anaheim-gazette 1920-03-18

AUTO SHOW WILL BE BIG ANNUAL EVENT APPLICATIONS FOR SPACE MAKE IT NECESSARY TO INCREASE CAPACITY OF TENTS. Grounds at Corner of Los Angeles and North Streets Being Considered by Committee in Charge of Work—Los Angeles Dealers will Co-Operate. That the 20,000 square feet of space originally planned as the capacity of the tents to be erected for the Orange County Automobile Show is insufficient for the purpose, is already indicated by the demand for space received by the committee in charge of arrangements. This committee is composed of H. D. Riley of this city, Albert Sitton of Fullerton, C. H. McCausland and Walter Biddick of Santa Ana. At a meeting and banquet held at James' in Santa Ana Friday. LONE, LORN CITIZEN BECOMES A BENEDICT F. K. Gresswell and Mrs. Emma White United in Marriage. F. K. Gresswell came to the conclusion that Moses was right when he wrote in the first book of the Bible that a man was a bamed fool for living alone if he could pursue some woman to manage his house for him and look after his comfort. Last Wednesday afternoon Gresswell and Mrs. Emma G. White appeared at Judge Howard's residence and asked that His Honor perform the ceremony making them one. The judge was ill at the time, but he braced up and managed to get through with the service without skipping any of the essential points. Captain Alex Henry aided, abetted and supported the groom throughout the ordeal, while Miss Hannah Horwitz acted as best girl for the bride. Gresswell has heretofore been one of the most active members of the board of trade, always ready to answer when duty called, although it necessitated his prowling around late at night, but that will probably cease. SLUMP IN PREDICTED DEAN HU DELIVERS INTERESTING TO THE ANAHEIM TER WEDNESDAY I Says Farm Products He in Proportion with Other Ties.—High Prices have ed the Peak, and M Decline. That prices of all com reached the peak and the general decline in even a short time, is the opinion F. Hunt, dean of the Culture, University of California made an address to the A center Wednesday evening to the complaint of farm on things they have to That the 20,000 square feet of space originally planned as the capacity of the tents to be erected for the Orange County Automobile Show is insufficient for the purpose, is already indicated by the demand for space received by the committee in charge of arrangements. This committee is composed of H. D. Riley of this city, Albert Sitton of Fullerton, C. H. McCausland and Walter Biddick of Santa Ana. At a meeting and banquet held at James' in Santa Ana Friday night, the committee reported that the proposed tents would be wholly inadequate for the purpose, and it was decided to increase the capacity to 23,700 feet. Two tents will be erected, one 160x200, the other 100x220 feet. One of these tents will be occupied solely by pleasure cars, the other will house the trucks, tractors, accessories, etc. The committees also found it necessary to change the proposed site on account of lack of room. The Hart property at North and Los Angeles streets is being negotiated for, and will probably be secured. The date for the show will be March 12 to 15, both dates inclusive. This is the first of the annual shows to be given by the Orange County Automobile Trades Association, and undoubtedly it will be the biggest affair of the kind ever held in the county. Dealers in Los Angeles are offering all the co-operation possible, and almost every dealer in the county is clamoring for space. It will be splendid opportunity for the dealers to display their cars, trucks and tractors, and also for prospective buyers to look over them all and make selections. This show will eventually become one of the great annual events of the county. PRINCE-STORE OPENED FOR BUSINESS MONDAY Formal Opening Saturday, with Living Model Display in the Evening. Anaheim's new ladies' store, the Prince Store, opened for business Monday, but the grand opening will occur on Saturday, March 20. At 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening a bevy of young ladies will appear in the show windows which surround the sides of the building, dressed in the latest crea- points. Captain Alex Henry aided, abetted and supported the groom throughout the ordeal, while Miss Hannah Horwitz acted as best girl for the bride. Gresswell has heretofore been one of the most active members of the board of trade, always ready to answer when duty called, although it necessitated his prowling around lake at night, but that will probably cease now, as he will no doubt spend his evenings toasting slippered feet on his own hearthstone. The bride was formerly proprietor of the Auto Lunch counter, but retired a week or two ago. Mr. and Mrs. Gresswell have taken up their residence on South Clementine street, in a cottage owned by the bride. BEAUTIFUL WEDDING AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Miss Kathryn Enearl and Clark Chamberlain United in Marriage Wednesday. In the presence of two hundred guests, Miss Kathryn Enearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Enearl, was married at noon Wednesday to Clark Chamberlain of Chicago, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Chamberlain of this city. The wedding took place in the Presbyterian church, Rev. C. B. Hatch performing the ceremony. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion, potted plants, ferns, sweet peas and carnations being used in profusion. Prof. Thomas Askin and Mrs. Askin furnished the music, singing a number of songs, and Mrs. Askin played the wedding march from Lohengrin when the bridal party entered the church. Miss Dorothy Garrison was the bridesmaid and Arnold Enearl, brother of the bride, acted as best man for the groom. Little Junior Stewart carried the ring and Virginia Stewart was the flower girl. They are nephew and niece of the bride and live at Capistrano. The ushers who looked after the guests were Harold Douglas of LeBec, Stanley Tummond of Santa Ana and Malcom McDonald of Pasadena. A reception was held in the Sunday school room after the ceremony, and refreshments were served under the direction that prices of all commissions reached the peak and then general decline in every short time, is the opinion F. Hunt, dean of the College culture, University of Chicago made an address to A center Wednesday evening to the complaint of farmers on things they have to do advanced to such an enoy Dean Hunt showed that in the price of farm produce pace with the increase modities, and that the price labor would buy as much would. The farmers, how profiteers, he said, for receiving any more for them than they ought to get the prices of things they. Hunt presented a charm tendency of prices during the Civil War compared during and since the World War II lines used were by average cost of things representing costs by Civil War slanted upward to 1865, then turned down it was then seventeen years normal was reached. The line representing War parallels the Civil Prices rose during the period in 1861-1865. Civil War prices, the prices as a result of these has been reached. Dearest that the best economical country believe that there come a lowering of prices there are many who look when prices will remain level. Dean Hunt made a tourty under the guidance ofinent Mitchell of the Irving officials of the farm bureau very much interested in v The Anaheim farm cent ed officers for the next yuesday night's meeting. Lungshead was elected preard E. Gates, secretary-tri J. J. Dwyer again electedthe farm bureau. Formal Opening Saturday, with Living Model Display in the Evening. Anaheim’s new ladies’ store, the Prince Store, opened for business Monday, but the grand opening will occur on Saturday, March 20. At 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening a bevy of young ladies will appear in the show windows which surround the sides of the building, dressed in the latest creations of ladies’ ready-to-wear goods. Living models will show to perfect advantage the latest styles in gowns and millinery. Every lady in Anaheim and its vicinity, who is interested in up-to-date styles (which includes them all) and who want to know what the well dressed ladies are going to wear this spring and summer, should see this display. The Prince Store occupies the corner room of the Roberts’ block at the corner of Lemon and Center streets. The room is fitted up especially for the business. The interior is finished in ivory with artistic decorations, and the stock displayed in such a fashion that everything can be examined without trouble. It handles nothing for men, being an exclusive dry goods and ladies’ ready-to-wear store. The proprietors have taken a long lease on the building, and expect to make this one of the permanent business institutions of Anaheim. Mrs. T. L. McFadden was elected president for the ensuing year, at the annual meeting of the Placentia Round Table club, after an enjoyable “pot luck” luncheon. Mrs. S. W. McColloch was elected first vice-president; Mrs. Geo. E. Meyers, second vice-president; Miss E. K. Cuff, recording secretary; Miss Nina McLellan, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Arthur Staley, treasurer; Mrs. Herbert Sullivan, critic; Mrs. A. Pierotti, parliamentarian; Mrs. F. M. Dowling and Miss M. Strain, trustees. One of the enjoyable features of the program was a number of piano selections by Mr. Briscoe, of Fullerton, whose solos were exceptionally fine. Miss Ada Sturdevant, Mrs. Robt. McKee and Mrs. Oscar Brunet were hostesses and luncheon committee. Dean Hunt made a tourty under the guidance of the ent Mitchell of the Irving officials of the farm bureau very much interested in w The Anaheim farm center ed officers for the next yednesday night’s meeting. Ingshead was elected presiard E. Gates, secretary-tr J. J. Dwyer again elected the farm bureau. ANAHEIM SAVINGS BANK INCREASES Deposits During the Year an Increase of 70 Percent Stockholders of the Anaheimings Bank met Friday in a call by Cashier Zitzmann pose of considering the prodouble the capital stock, ting made necessary by t able increase in deposits ad during the past year. The other business under co and the matter was speede the proposal to increase from $25,000 to $50,000 b to without opposition. This bank showed a growth during the year 1919 posits increasing nearly 7% On January 1, 1919, the de $405,416.85, and a year latl 1, 1920, the total was $68 increase in one year of Few banks can show a be than this and it is an ind Anaheim people, notwithin high cost of living, have a surplus out of their income away in the savings bank. AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 18, 1920 SLUMP IN PRICES PREDICTED BY DEAN HUNT DELIVERS INTERESTING ADDRESS TO THE ANAHEIM FARM CENTER WEDNESDAY NIGHT. Says Farm Products Have Advanced in Proportion with Other Commodities.—High Prices have Now Reached the Peak, and Must Gradually Decline. That prices of all commodities have reached the peak and there will be a general decline in everything within a short time, is the opinion of Thomas F. Hunt, dean of the College of Agriculture, University of California, who made an address to the Anaheim farm center Wednesday evening. Relative to the complaint of farmers that prices on things they have to buy have ad- LOCAL RAINBOW MAN SAW MUCH FIGHTING Fought at Chateau Thierry, Vaux Wood, St. Mihiel, Argonne and Sedan. R. E. Campbell of the Triangle Express was a member of the Rainbow division, enlisting from Los Angeles and fought a year and a half in France. He was wounded by shrapnel explosives in the Argonne, and was four months in hospital. He fought with his division in the Champaign under General Liggett and was in the Chateau Thierry fight. His division pressed on through Vaux Woods and later crossed the Ourcq river, where they captured many prisoners and large numbers of cannon and much ammunition. He took part in the fighting at Vesle, and went as far as the Aisne, where the American forces dug in. Foch then struck at Amiens where he achieved a brilliant victory and followed this up by attacks at Montdidier, Alber and other points on the west front. Campbell saw much fighting during July and August in the territory swept over by the Rainbow division, and in September was transferred with several American divisions. NO OPTIONS FOR LIBRARY BLOCK PRESENTED TRUSTEES AWARD CRESCENT OIL REFINING CO. CONTRACT TO FURNISH CITY 3000 BARRLES OF ROAD OIL. New Light and Power Rate Adopted.—Plumbing Ordinance Revised.—John Newman Gets an Overdose of Rain Water off North and East Streets.—Shacks Must Go. The city trustees convened in regular session Thursday evening. There were present Mayor Dwyer and Trustees Stark, Backs, Mann and Gibbs. Attorney Ames and City Manager Steward were present. The board named officials who are to govern the city election on April 12th. That prices of all commodities have reached the peak and there will be a general decline in everything within a short time, is the opinion of Thomas F. Hunt, dean of the College of Agriculture, University of California, who made an address to the Anaheim farm center Wednesday evening. Relative to the complaint of farmers that prices on things they have to buy have advanced to such an enormous extent, Dean Hunt showed that the increase in the price of farm products had kept pace with the increase in other commodities, and that the product of their labor would buy as much as it ever would. The farmers, however, are not profiteers, he said, for they are not receiving any more for their products than they ought to get, considering the prices of things they have to buy. Hunt presented a chart showing the tendency of prices during and after the Civil War compared with prices during and since the World War. The two lines used were based on the average cost of things. The line representing costs by reason of the Civil War slanted upward from 1861 to 1865, then turned downward, and it was then seventeen years before the normal was reached. The line representing the World War parallels the Civil War line. Prices rose during the period of war in about the same proportion as they did in 1861-1865. Compared to the Civil War prices, the peak of high prices as a result of the World War has been reached. Dean Hunt said that the best economists of the country believe that there will now come a lowering of prices, though there are many who look for a period when prices will remain at about a level. Dean Hunt made a tour of the county under the guidance of Superintendent Mitchell of the Irvine ranch and officials of the farm bureau, and was very much interested in what he saw. The Anaheim farm center also elected officers for the next year at Wednesday night's meeting. C. M. Hollinghead was elected president, Howard E. Gates, secretary-treasurer, and J. J. Dwyer again elected director of the farm bureau. Campbell next fought in the Argonne where there was desperate fighting for several weeks. After the Americans had entered the forest for some distance resistance slackened, and the boys kept on to Sedan, where they met some resistance, but they took that historic battlefield without much trouble. Campbell came home with his division, shortly after the armistice, and is now in the employ of the Triangle Express Company. French military authorities gave it as their opinion that the taking of Mont Sec would cost the Americans 50,000 men, but the powerfully fortified mountain was taken at a loss of less than 5000 killed and wounded. The American victory at Mont Sec, which led up to the final taking of the St. Mihiel salient, was one of the most brilliant victories of the war. The battle was the first in which the American forces fought entirely by themselves, and the plans were formulated and carried into effect by the Ameri- Rain Water off North and East Streets.—Shacks Must Go. The city trustees convened in regular session Thursday evening. There were present Mayor Dwyer and Trustees Stark, Backs, Mann and Gibbs. Attorney Ames and City Manager Steward were present. The board named officials who are to govern the city election on April 12th. The finance committee reported auditing bills in the amount of $7118.90. The following officers' reports were received and filed. Mrashal—Collected for licenses $429.50 Plumbing inspector $77.80 City electrician $40.94 Recorder, 7 cases; fines $115.00 The treasurer reported a balance of $15,347.97 in the treasury on March 10. Total cash $28,455.12 Liberty bonds $5,000.00 Victory bonds $3,000.00 W. S. S. $834.00 Rate Collector's report— Collected for light $4288.15 Collected for water $1560.25 Total $5848.40 Delinquents collected: For light $168.85 For water $163.25 Penalties 19.80 Total $352.00 Delinquents reported: For light $162.35 For water 154.30 Total $316.65 A communication was received from Mrs. Wright offering the 20-acre tract on North Los Angeles street for $42,-500, as a site for a park. The communication was ordered filed. Trustee Backs of the committee on public improvements said he had been informed that no options had been obtained upon the various holdings in the library block, as a tentative park site, and from present indications it looked as though that site would be eliminated from the proposals offered for a location for a city park. It is said Joseph Des Granges, who owns the lot on the corner of Lemon and Broadway absolutely refused to give was awarded city 3000 bark their bid being Anaheim. The received but as legal requirement. The engineer move the dam in the curb and streets. At the fortification the property to receive $185 mitted to their tion has been upon several but has always law provides carry must re vote cast at one of this bill must that city trust rich or else he ever receiving sixth class, building to receive polled is well voters pay no and consequence They are entitled any other office law now stand be content with A new plum adopted. One revised do person must secure a state do plumbing private citizen their own plum try districts. Tary measure. The new light adopted. The lower than ther companies, where a large consumer ordinary quantity but in some case a lower rate for son company or volume used. The board at $60 to $125 per member each for attendance. The new trainee first reading Dean Hunt made a tour of the county under the guidance of Superintendent Mitchell of the Irvine ranch and officials of the farm bureau, and was very much interested in what he saw. The Anaheim farm center also elected officers for the next year at Wednesday night's meeting. C. M. Hollingshead was elected president, Howard E. Gates, secretary-treasurer, and J. J. Dwyer again elected director of the farm bureau. ANAHEIM SAVINGS BANK INCREASES IT CAPITAL Deposits During the Year, 1919, Show an Increase of 70 Per Cent. Stockholders of the American Savings Bank met Friday in response to a call by Cashier Zitzmann for the purpose of considering the proposition to double the capital stock, this step being made necessary by the remarkable increase in deposits and business during the past year. There was no other business under consideration, and the matter was speedily settled, the proposal to increase the capital from $25,000 to $50,000 being agreed to without opposition. This bank showed a wonderful growth during the year 1919, the deposits increasing nearly 70 per cent. On January 1, 1919, the deposits were $405,416.85, and a year later, January 1, 1920, the total was $681,268.72, an increase in one year of $273,851.97. Few banks can show a better record than this and it is an indication that Anaheim people, notwithstanding the high cost of living, have a substantial surplus out of their income to lay away in the savings bank. The Fullerton home guard has been officially disbanded. Drill was suspended a year ago, but it was only last week the order came releasing the members. Mrs. Beatrice Fox of this city, who last week appealed to officers throughout the country to head off her young daughter, Ruby Orosco and return her to her home before she became the bride of Felix Smith, with whom she had eloped, received word that the young couple were married and were staying at the home of the groom's parents at Wilmington. Mrs. Fox then withdrew all objections and sent an "I forgive you," message to her children. The groom is driver of a county truck, and his bride is just sweet sixteen. public improvements said he had been informed that no options had been obtained upon the various holdings in the library block, as a tentative park site, and from present indications it looked as though that site would be eliminated from the proposals offered for a location for a city park. It is said Joseph Des Granges, who owns the lot on the corner of Lemon and Broadway absolutely refused to give an option upon the property, he having in view the erection of a business block upon the site. Mr. Backs reported that in conversation with H. A. Dickel that gentleman offered the North Lemon street site heretofore referred to for the sum of $70,000. Mr. Dickel further said he would include his residence for the sum of $6500, and that Mrs. Turck would sell her place adjoining for $8,000, making $84,000 for the tract. Mrs. Comstock owns a home place in the tract, and said that while she did not care to sell, she would not block the progress of the city by refusing an offer, providing it was right. The board took no action. J. Newman who lives on North street complained of an overflow of rain water upon his premises, occasioned by the heavy downpour of early Tuesday morning. The water from East street and points north run on the south side of North street, going west, and when opposite Newman's place, just east of Santa Fe tracks, the overflow shoots north, inundating his premises, it being lower there than at a point directly opposite. It is believed a culvert placed upon the northeast corner, at East and North streets, will send rain water more to the north and thus reduce the peak load in front of Newman's place. The BIG FOR LOCKED CENT OIL RACT TO CARRLES OF Adopted. Revised. Overdose of and East ed in reguing. There and Trusand Gibbs. Manager The board govern the city engineer was instructed to give the matter attention. That official will attempt to unravel the red tape and ascertain if the railroad company will allow a culvert to be placed under their tracks near Newman's place, which will greatly relieve the situation. The board discussed the elimination of shacks upon the close in business zone and will not permit these small buildings, even if they have to pass an ordinance to do so. It is said a man has in contemplation the erection of a building on South Lemon street which does not come up to the standard of buildings the council desires erected there and they may refuse a permit. The Crescent Oil Refining Company was awarded contract to furnish the city 3000 barrels of crude road oil, their bid being $2.03 per barrel f. o. b. Anaheim. Two other bids were received but as they did not come up to legal requirements were rejected. The engineer was instructed to remove the dangerous corner projection in the curb at East Center and East streets. At the forthcoming April city election the proposition to allow trustees BIG INCREASE IN INCOME TAX PAYERS ORANGE COUNTY WILL PAY HALF A MILLION DOLLARS TO THE GOVERNMENT. Three Times as Many Five Thousand Dollar Men as in Previous Year, and Twice as Many Under that Figure in the List. L. A. Desmond, deputy income tax collector, had a busy day at the city hall last Thursday. Scores of belated citizens flocked in to have their figures for 1919 adjusted by him as that was the last chance, the period for making returns expiring on Monday, after which those who had not made returns were subject to a severe penalty. Deputy Collector Burns' office at Santa Ana remained open until midnight. was awarded contract to furnish the city 3000 barrels of crude road oil, their bid being $2.03 per barrel f. o. b. Anaheim. Two other bids were received but as they did not come up to legal requirements were rejected. The engineer was instructed to remove the dangerous corner projection in the curb at East Center and East streets. At the forthcoming April city election the proposition to allow trustees to receive $15 per month will be submitted to the people. This proposition has been referred to the voters upon several occasions in the past but has always been defeated. The law provides that this proposition to carry must receive a majority of all votes cast at the election. The author of this bill must have been of opinion that city trustees belong to the ultra rich or else he put a ban upon them ever receiving pay in a city of the sixth class, because for the proposition to receive a majority of all votes polled is well nigh impossible. Many voters pay no attention to this clause and consequently the trustees lose. They are entitled to pay the same as any other official, but the way the law now stands the councilmen must be content with the honor only. A new plumbing ordinance was adopted. One of the main clauses in the revised document provides that a person must pass an examination and secure a state permit before he can do plumbing. This applies alike to private citizens who may desire to do their own plumbing, even in the country districts. It is said this is a sanitary measure. The new light and power rates were adopted. The rates for power are lower than those charged by private companies, excepting in instances where a large volume is used. In the consumers use what is termed ordinary quantities of electric energy, but in some cases just outside the city a lower rate is secured from the Edison company on account of the greater volume used. The board authorized a raise from $60 to $125 per month for the firemen, and members are to receive 50 cents each for attendance at fire drill. The new traffic ordinance was given first reading. The council proposes L. A. Desmond, deputy income tax collector, had a busy day at the city hall last Thursday. Scores of belated citizens flocked in to have their figures for 1919 adjusted by him as that was the last chance, the period for making returns expiring on Monday, after which those who had not made returns were subject to a severe penalty. Deputy Collector Burns' office at Santa Ana remained open until midnight Monday with Desmond and other deputies assisting, but so many people besieged the office crying for help that the chance of getting assistance was very uncertain. If the income tax returns are an indication of prosperity, then Orange county must be booming. Mr. Burns reported that this county would pay the government $500,000 on incomes for $5000 or more was three times as great as in the previous year, and that those paying on less than $5000 was more than double the number in 1918. The government will not have to refund any money it has collected in Orange county because of the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court, holding that corporation dividends paid by issuing stock instead of cash is not taxable. Burns knows of no such payments having been made in Orange county last year or the year before. Prior to the decision income tax collectors had been collecting on the value of dividends paid by the issuance of stock, holding that they were equivalent to the receipt of cash. "The number making reports this year will easily double the number submitting records for 1918," said Burns. "Incomes of those reporting last year are greater this year, and the number who are reporting with $5000 or more is three times greater than in 1918." "I believe the payments by Orange county people will exceed half a million dollars. While I have been rushed, my detail work has been less than it was last year, because of the fact that the people have informed themselves better on the income tax provisions and have been able to submit more complete reports than they did last year." consumers use what is termed ordinary quantities of electric energy, but in some cases just outside the city a lower rate is secured from the Edison company on account of the greater volume used. The board authorized a raise from $60 to $125 per month for the firemen, and members are to receive 50 cents each for attendance at fire drill. The new traffic ordinance was given first reading. The council proposes to regulate motor vehicle traffic in many ways. The parking of autos is given strict attention, and no second hand cars offered for sale will be permitted on display on public streets. The parking of machines on the streets over night will be prohibited, from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. FINALLY CONSENTS TO ENTER THE RACE J. H. Cook Files Petition and is a Candidate for City Trustee. After hesitating for several days, J. H. Cook finally yielded to the solicitation of his friends, and on Monday filed his nomination petition for city trustee. Mr. Cook served a term as member of the board, and filled the place so satisfactorily that there has been an insistent demand that he permit his name to be used again. He is a candidate for the four-year term. There are two vacancies for the long term and four candidates—Cook, Stark, LaMont and Gates. During his incumbency of the office Mr. Cook demonstrated his efficiency as a city dad, and a large number of people would like to see him again take his place at the council table. He is a man of good judgment, and being one of the city's biggest prop- "I believe the payments by Orange county people will exceed half a million dollars. While I have been rushed, my detail work has been less than it was last year, because of the fact that the people have informed themselves better on the income tax provisions and have been able to submit more complete reports than they did last year. "There still, however, are a great many people who do not fully understand the many points as to what is a legitimate charge against their income, but the experience this year will be of value to them next year and will lessen the time I will have to give them in explaining the various points. My advice to everyone is to keep books on the personal incomes and expenses. "I have found Orange county residents, as a whole, displaying an exceptional willingness to play fair with the government—they want to be just to themselves and to the goevrnment. Many are glad to pay the tax—glad that they have had an income that justifies a report. "There is no doubt in my mind but that the filing of reports have brought revelations to many as to the extent of their income. In the past they have been more or less indifferent as to the amount they received from their various sources of income." erty owners and heaviest taxpayers, takes a vital interest in the welfare and development of Anaheim. Berger's Cubs defeated the Jackson Arms team of Long Beach at Exposition Park Sunday by a score of 10 to 9. Jake Vetter pitched for the Cubs.