anaheim-gazette 1922-02-02

Anaheim Gazette ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $.50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter OFFICIAL CITY PAPER OIL FIELD NOTES But one well was brought in during the week in the Richfield field. This was the Selby-Root-Hogue's No. 2, which came in at 3140 feet and is making 300 barrels daily. The Petroleum Midway has taken over the Davidson holdings at Long Beach and will develop them for fifty per cent of the production. The Union Oil company now has 23 wells drilling at Richfield, in addition to its producing wells. G. F. Getty, president of the Minneapolis oil company, which owns profitable production in Oklahoma, has secured a lease near the top of Signal Hall at Long Beach and is now building a derrick, just east of the United's Hevener-Jones No. 1. A Los Angeles man, George Elliott, has perfected an oil well core drill which will take cores at any depth, in either hard or soft material, attaches to rotary drill pipe in place of the fission, also stole 18 or 19 other Chevrolet cars. It does not show that Mrs. Domries posted Fox's ball in spite of the fact that Anaheim authorities say that he forged her name to checks totalling $400. It does not show that she saved him from the consequences of his asserted check writing and is now apparently trying to save him from the results of his alleged auto mobile thievery as well. Neither does it show the motive for the actions, either of Fox or the woman who is repaying good for his evil. This motive, it appears, is love of Fox for a girl. Love of the woman for the same girl, her daughter. So long as Fox imposed only on the girl's mother, he escaped. She was naturally inclined to be lenient with her daughter's sweetheart. So the asserted check transactions were not prosecuted, the Anaheim bank which detected his operations having shown a willingness to let the situation rest when the checks were made good. But the 18 or 19 Chevrolet automobiles owners were not interested in Fox's love affair and had no wish to assist in providing gifts for his sweetheart. So when it was discovered that he was the author of their numerous losses, the wheels of retribution were quickly placed in motion. Fox, who first appeared in Anaheim about a year ago, is alleged to have a pronounced mania for Chevrolet cars Anaheim police for a long time were mystified by the strange and steady disappearance of such cars. According to Paul V. Allen, manager of the Anaheim branch of the Auto Mobile Club of Southern California, Fox was directly responsible for the disappearance of at least eighteen or nineteen Chevrolets. These thefts, Allen said, extended over a period or nearly a year. Allen, in discussing the case, said that Fox invariably abandoned the cars after stripping them. Allen said as Rev. G. Grove; Rev. J. Ana; and Rev. A Huntington Beach Retiring presiding linger, of Anaheim. Following disclosure of each month, in the past. A due the fact that they Ana as a meeting tation throughout President-elect structured to name for with the county day school associations to co-operate every way. February 28, bers with their w social evening. mittee is to make which will include ACROSS THE With $5000 as arrive in New York Ted and Irene here Sunday on walking tour acr return. In hiking garb and extra clothing and Mrs. Burns Sunday night, hit shelter and were more hotel through Sam Jernigot. The couple left 1921, and arrived January 24. The following day day morning the Diego. They plan on automobiles for motorists and put by way of the gu Mr. Burns is all durability of shoot Lima, Ohio, man A Los Angeles man, George Elliott, has perfected an oil well core drill which will take cores at any depth, in either hard or soft material, attaches to rotary drill pipe in place of the regular fish-tail bit, and by a system of circulation keeps the core cool and prevents burning it. The Dabney Oil Syndicate has spudded in its No. 5 well at Signal Hill and is now drilling at a depth of 650 feet. The well is located within a few hundred feet of the General Petroleum's Black and Drake No. 1, and is considered certain to strike the same sand. The Black and Drake, now known as the "Disaster gusher," blew itself in last week, and after a tremendous discharge of wet gas ran wild as an oil gusher. It destroyed the derrick and caused damage to surrounding property which is estimated at a quarter or a million dollars. Jack Doyle, cafe man, fight promoter de luxe and owner of the Vernon arena, is now an oil operator in his own right. His well, the Doyle-Clune, is nearing the oil sands at Signal Hill and its location makes it almost certain to be a producer. The drilling of the well aptly illustrates Doyle's character. When it was started it was considered near the edge of the probable producing area and highly speculative. Doyle owned the ground, but made no effort to promote a company to develop it. Instead he took in one personal friend and the two gambled their own money on the venture. Wells which have come in within the last two weeks have largely taken the risk out of the enterprise, but Doyle took his chances when the odds were considered against him. The General Petroleum, which recently entered the Santa Fe Springs field, apparently is determined to make up for lost time. It already has seven wells in various stages of development and its program includes several others which are soon to be started. The present wells and their status at this time are: Springs No. 1, set According to Paul V. Allen, manager of the Anaheim branch of the Automobile Club of Southern California, Fox was directly responsible for the disappearance of at least eighteen or nineteen Chevrolets. These thefts, Allen said, extended over a period or nearly a year. Allen, in discussing the case, said that Fox invariably abandoned the cars after stripping them. Allen said Fox claimed he did not sell the parts thus obtained, but used them in equipping his own car. Although nearly all of the stolen cars were recovered, the man responsible for their disappearance was not located until a Chevrolet belonging to H.W. Lewis, manager of the Penney stores in Anaheim, was stolen. This car, which was insured by the automobile club, led to the downfall of Fox. Allen, representing the club, made a thorough investigation and succeeded, he said, in tracing the theft to Fox. Following his arrest, Fox is alleged to have made a full confession to Allen and Anaheim officers. He is also said to have made a confession to deputies of District Attorney A. P. Nelson. Fox told him, Allen said, that he had no way of telling just how many cars he had obtained in this way. So far as he had been able to learn, Allen said, Fox made no attempt to dispose of the cars outright. After stripping the Chevrolets and obtaining the parts he seemed to favor, Fox abandoned a number of the cars which were later recovered by city and county officers. INCOME TAX MAN Pending receipt of income tax blanks, Field Deputy E. B. Burns, in charge of the Orange county district for the bureau of internal revenue, is completing plans for assisting taxpayers in making out their 1921 returns. While some districts have reported receipt of the blanks, Burns said that he expected an allotment of various forms shortly, and that, as soon as they were received he would mail them promptly to those who made returns the previous year. Burns will be in charge in Santa Ana from February 6 to the close of March 15; Deputy M. G. Ward will have charge of work outside Santa Ana in Orange county. His itinerary will be: Orange, February 6-7; Anaheim, February 8-9; Fullerton, Feb- when the odds were considered against him. The General Petroleum, which recently entered the Santa Fe Springs field, apparently is determined to make up for lost time. It already has seven wells in various stages of development and its program includes several others which are soon to be started. The present wells and their status at this time are: Springs No. 1, setting 10 inch; Springs No. 2, rigging up; Springs No. 3 is a location; Santa Fe No. 1, drilling with rotary at 2125 feet in hard sand; Santa Fe No. 2, drilling at 600 feet in a sticky clay mixed with boulders; Santa Fe No. 3, making hole at 1850 in blue clay; Santa Fe No. 4, rigging up for rotary tools. Two others, Santa Fe Nos. 5 and 6 will be started within the next few days. FOX'S PRELIMINARY SET FOR FEBRUARY 20 Judge Cox Postpones Case of Young Man Who Collected Chevrolets The preliminary examination of Harry Fox, charged with stealing H. W. Lewis' automobile, which was scheduled for Tuesday in Judge Cox's court, was continued to February 20. The fact that Fox is accused on stealing a Chevrolet car belonging to H. W. Lewis, and that he has been at liberty during the past few days on $1000 ball, posted for him by Mrs. Dora Domries, also of Anaheim, indicates merely the official status of the case. The official status thus given does not reveal that beside the Lewis car, Fox, according to his own alleged con- ANAHEIM GAZETTE ed as Rev. G. A. Francis, Garden Grove; Rev. J. A. Stevenson, Santa Ana, and Rev. A. W. Cummings, of Huntington Beach. Retiring president, Rev. J. A. Geislinger, of Anaheim, presided. Following discussion it was voted to hold meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month, instead of quarterly, as in the past. A discussion brought out the fact that the members favor Santa Ana as a meeting place instead of rotation throughout the county. President-elect Schrock was instructed to name a committee to consider with the county board of the Sunday school association with instructions to co-operate with the latter in every way. February 28, the clerical club members with their wives will meet for a social evening. The program committee is to make plans for the event, which will include a dinner. ACROSS THE CONTINENT With $5000 as the prize if they arrive in New York on or before Judy 14, Ted and Irene Burns passed through here Sunday on the final half of their walking tour across the continent and return. In hiking garb and packing blankets and extra clothing on their backs Mr. and Mrs. Burns arrived in Santa Ana Sunday night, hit the police station for shelter and were lodged at the Rossmore hotel through the offices of Marshal Sam Jernigan. The couple left New York July 14, 1921, and arrived in San Francisco January 24. They left the Bay City following day for Santa Ana. Monday morning they set out for San Diego. They plan to cross the desert on automobiles furnished by obliging motorists and proceed to New York by way of the gulf states and Florida. Mr. Burns is also demonstrating the durability of shoe soles supplied by a Lima, Ohio, manufacturing firm. He and good for the students themselves. The University of California is to be commended on giving its students a more generous measure of self-government. FOR SALE—Dairy manure. Best grade. Delivered right to your orchard. Reasonable price. Apt. 32, 1910 South Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. Phone South 3619-W. 1m LOT FOR SALE—65r135 ft., cor. Wilhelmina and Philadelphia Sts., Anaheim. Inquire 124 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. John Lotza 3tp. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE In the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of Orange. In the Matter of the Guardianship of the Estate of Mary Osher, incompetent. Notice is hereby given that in pursuant of authority vested in him by law, the undersigned guardian of the estate of Mary Osher, incompetent, will sell at private sale, in one parcel, to the highest bidder, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, and subject to the confirmation of the said Superior Court, on or after Saturday, the 18th day of February, 1922, at the hour of ten o'clock a.m. of said day, all of the right, title, interest and estate of the said Mary Osher, incompetent, in and to that certain real property situate, lying, and in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 658.7 feet north of a stake marked "W. N. H." and "H. C. K." on the south line of Section Nine (9), Township Four (4) South Range Ten (10) West, S. B. & M., the same being the southwest corner of a Twenty (20) acre The couple left New York July 14, 1921, and arrived in San Francisco January 24. They left the Bay City following day for Santa Ana. Monday morning they set out for San Diego. They plan to cross the desert on automobiles furnished by obliging motorists and proceed to New York by way of the gulf states and Florida. Mr. Burns is also demonstrating the durability of shoe soles supplied by a Lima, Ohio, manufacturing firm. He is wearing the same pair of shoes with which he started the hike, while Mrs. Burns is on her tenth pair, he declared. The couple has five months and 22 days to complete their return journey and are confident of winning their wager. Mr. Burns sings in motion picture theatres and sells postcards of himself and Mrs. Burns to pay expenses along the route. ONE OR TWO DRINKS IS DEEMED SUFFICIENT A drink or two—not necessarily a "drunk"—as fortification against a chilly ride, may nowadays land a driver in the criminal courts. It's a question of phraseology, as you'll find if you read on. Recently a certain Orange county man was on trial in the superior court, having, so it was charged, imbibed on strong drink and then ventured forth in his automobile. His attorney was earnestly arguing to the jury that the man had only taken a drink or two. "Why," he declaimed, "It's ridiculous to charge that this man was drunk." The district attorney lifted a hand "Just a moment," he interposed. "If counsel will again inspect the information filed in this case he will find that the defendant is not charged with being drunk while driving his car. The charge is 'driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.' We do not say he was drunk. We do say that he was under the influence of intoxicating liquor." Thus was revealed a fine distinction drawn by the state laws, designed to gather in all the motorists who try the unsuccessful experiment of mixing liquor and gasoline. It bares the error of a rather general impression that one must actually be drunk before it is a crime for him to operate an automobile. Such is far from the truth. estate of the said Mary Osher, incompetent, in and to that certain real property situate, lying, and in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 658.7 feet north of a stake marked "W. N. H." and "H. C. K." on the south line of Section Nine (9), Township Four (4) South, Range Ten (10) West, S. B. & M., the same being the southwest corner of a Twenty (20) acre tract sold by D. W. C. Cowan to Dr. Wm. N. Hardin, by deed recorded in Book 34, page 457, of Deeds, Records of Los Angeles County, California; running thence north 365.3 feet, more or less, to a corner stake; thence east 363.7 feet to a corner post marked "H. C. K."; thence south 365.3 feet; thence west 363.7 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3.05 acres. Terms and Conditions of Sale. Cash, in lawful money of the United States. Ten per cent (10%) of the purchase money to be paid at the time of the making of the sale, the balance to be paid upon confirmation of sale by said Superior Court, the purchaser to assume the payment and take the property purchased by him, subject to al-state, county, and municipal taxes and assessments of whatsoever nature, which are now, or may become here after chargeable as a lien against the property. Bids or offers must be in writing, and may be left at the office of Ames & McFadden, the attorneys for said guardian, at suite No. 2, Odd Fellows building, at No. 133 West Center street, in the city of Anaheim, Orange county, California, or may be delivered to the said guardian personally, at his office in the basement of the county court house of the county of Orange, in the city of Santa Ana, in said county of Orange, state of California, or may be filed in the office of the county clerk of the county of Orange, state of California, at any time after the first publication of this notice and before the making of the sale. Dated at Anaheim, California, this 1st day of February, A. D. 1922. CHARLES D. BROWN, Guardian of the Estate of Mary Osher, Incompetent. 2:2-3t ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County We do not say lie was drunk. We do say that he was under the influence of intoxicating liquor." Thus was revealed a fine distinction drawn by the state laws, designed to gather in all the motorists who try the unsuccessful experiment of mixing liquor and gasoline. It bares the error of a rather general impression that one must actually be drunk before it is a crime for him to operate an automobile. Such is far from the truth. The word "influence" is elastic, its ability to spread depending upon the jury. A tell-tale breath, a bit of a stagger, a loose tongue—all these are legal indications of the influence of liquor. They are sufficient, if the jury and the judge see fit, to place their bearer in the state prison. STUDENT SELF-GOVERNMENT University of California has determined to open wider the door of opportunity in so far as concerns representative self-government. A committee comprising members of the faculty and students is working out a new system for the governing of the student body. The plan will be founded upon the honor spirit. There will be no radical departure from the system now in vogue, but unusual growth of the student body has made revision of the old constitution imperative. The constructive plan of permitting and encouraging students to takt a hand in self-government is one of the essentially fine things about the modern high school or university. It teaches self-reliance and responsibility more eloquently than these things could be taught in any other way. It is good for the educational institution before the making of the sale. Dated at Anaheim, California, this 1st day of February, A. D. 1922. CHARLES D. BROWN, Guardian of the Estate of Mary Osher, Incompetent. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of Orange. In the Matter of the Application of Percy Angus Misenheimer for change of name. Order to Show Cause. The above-named Percy Angus Misenheimer having on this 25th day of January, 1922, filed in the above-entitled court a petition to have his said name changed to Percy Angus Swope; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the hearing of said petition be had at the court room of Department One of this Court, in the Court House of Orange County, in the City of Santa Ana, Orange County, California, on the 24th day of February, 1922, at 10 o'clock. A. M., of said day, at which said time and place all persons interested in said matter are hereby directed to appear to show cause, if any they have, why said application for change of name should not be granted; It is further ordered that a copy of this order be published in the Anaheim Gazette, a newspaper of general circulation printed in said County for four successive weeks before said hearing. Z. B. WEST, Judge of said Superior Court. Dated, January 25th, 1922. H. V. 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