anaheim-gazette 1923-02-15

VOLUME LII MRS. IDA ERNEST SUES HUSBAND FOR SUPPORT RECITES LONG LIST OF GRIEVANCES AGAINST PUBLISHER OF PLAIN DEALER Strange Marital Story Related in Complaint Filed in the Superior Court—Married in 1899, Divorced in 1903, Remarried in 1920, According to Her Statement—Cruel Treatment Charged Against Her Husband—Demands Separate Maintenance. The domestic troubles of R. W. Ernest, part owner and business manager of the Plain Dealer, was again dragged into the limelight Saturday when Mrs. Ida Ernest, his wife, filed suit for support and separate maintenance. The document filed in court by Mrs. Ernest is a lengthy one and recites a strange story of divorces and marriages, also a chapter of cruel treatment on the part of the husband, who procured a thousand dollars, and put it up as bail money, releasing her son. She states that the automobile is her property, and that her husband surreptitiously removed the registration card. This case is still pending. ANAHEIM MAN KILLED BY PACIFIC ELECTRIC B. Kelmanson Struck By Electric Car at the Cypress Crossing B. Kelmanson, one of the proprietors of the Pacific Salvage & Wrecking company, of North Los Angeles street, was instantly killed by a Pacific Electric car at Cypress at eight o'clock Monday morning. Kelmanson was coming in from Long Beach and reached the Cypress crossing of the Pacific Electric tracks just as a car came in sight. He either failed to see the car or the signal qr else thought he could get across ahead of the car. At any rate he was on the track when the car reached the crossing, and his auto was crashed into by the electric car. Eye witnesses state that the wig-wag was working, Motorman Bergerson blowing his whistle, but Kelmanson appeared neither to see or hear the signals. He was instantly killed, it is said, his head being crushed to a jelly, and the auto was carried 300 feet by the electric car. GREAT FOR PREDICTED SPEAKER J. D. ALLEN SAYS A HAVE 50,000 POPULATION TWENTY Y Two Hundred People of Commerce Bangue and Hear Splendid Riley Tells of Chambers Future—"Soldier tertains With Songs Chestra Furnished th That Anaheim will tion of 50,000 in twenty range county's inhabi ber 250,000 at the end was the prediction of the Sunset Press, ho speaker at the Chamber banquet Friday night, on co-operation of civic ing up a community, s a wonderful growth fo the people work in har The domestic troubles of R. W. Ernest, part owner and business manager of the Plain Dealer, was again dragged into the limelight Saturday when Mrs. Ida Ernest, his wife, filed suit for support and separate maintenance. The document filed in court by Mrs. Ernest is a lengthy one and recites a strange story of divorces and marriages, also a chapter of cruel treatment on the part of the husband, who was twice married to the woman. According to Mrs. Ernest's statement they were first married in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1899, and a year later their son, Ward W. Ernest, was born. In 1903 they were divorced, and Mrs. Ernest subsequently married Harry Lintz. The court decree gave her the custody of her young son, and she took him to her new home. Mr. Ernest also remarried and two children were born to him. His wife was a victim of the flu, dying in this city when that disease was epidemic four years ago. Mr. Ernest, after his wife's death, sought his former wife, who was then living at Oakland, and persuaded her to divorce her husband and remarry him. He represented to her that he as worth more than $100,000 and that she should share this property with him. He placed his son, Ward, in his newspaper office, and according to Mrs. Ernest, promised to give him a fourth interest in the plant on his 21st birthday. Mrs. Lintz finally agreed to his proposal and went to Reno, where she resided for six months. Mr. Ernest paying her expenses while there. After gaining a residence in the Nevada town she secured a divorce and married Mr. Ernest, coming to Anaheim to reside. Mrs. Ernest states that she adopted the two small children of Mr. Ernest's former marriage, and learned to love them as her own. One of his acts of cruelty, she recites, is that he took the children away from her and kept them away for a month. Another act of cruelty, she relates, is that while she and the children were at Bear Lake for an outing, Mr. Ernest appeared in company with two young ladies, and that in his devotion to the two young ladies he totally ignored his wife and children. When Ward Ernest became of age several months ago, it is claimed, his father refused to make good his promise to give him a fourth interest in his business, consequently the young man filed suit against his father to recover thought he could get across ahead of the car. At any rate he was on the track when the car reached the crossing, and his auto was crashed into by the electric car. Eye witnesses state that the wig-wag was working, Motorman Bergerson blowing his whistle, but Kelmanson appeared neither to see or hear the signals. He was instantly killed, it is said, his head being crushed to a jelly, and the auto was carried 300 feet by the electric car. Kelmanson came to Anaheim only three months ago. In conjunction with Joe Slegel and Sam Josephson he established the Pacific Salvage & Wrecking business on North Los Angeles street, the company also having a business at Long Beach. Kelmanson came here from New York. His wife was to leave New York on the morning of the accident with the expectation of joining him here. It was decided by the authorities and friends to not notify her of his death until her arrival. KU KLUX KLAN VISITS VAWTER TABERNACLE Ten White Robed Figures March Through Tuesday Night Clad in flowing white robes, their heads muffled in hoods, a band of ten members of the Ku Klux Klan marched into the Christian church tabernacle Tuesday evening during the revival services just before Dr. Vawter began his services. They marched solemnly up the isle, while the large congregation stared with startled eyes. All were unafraid, however, as no man present was conscious of having fractured any of the laws of the land, thereby incurring the displeasure of the Ku Klux. Reaching the rostrum the leaded handed Rev. Vawter a box, and silently the procession marched out a side entrance, disappearing in the darkness. The minister was somewhat purtured, not knowing whether the box contained a bomb or a valuable present, but he was courageous enough to open it. It contained a Bible, a generous roll of money, and a letter endorsing him and his utterances, and wishing him success in his meetings. This is the first open demonstration of the Ku Klux Klan Anaheim has witnessed, and nobody was injured. After the ghostly procession had made its exit Evangelist Vawter read thought he could get across ahead of the car. At any rate he was on the track when the car reached the crossing, and his auto was crashed into by the electric car. Eye witnesses state that the wig-wag was working, Motorman Bergerson blowing his whistle, but Kelmanson appeared neither to see or hear the signals. He was instantly killed, it is said, his head being crushed to a jelly, and the auto was carried 300 feet by the electric car. Kelmanson came to Anaheim only three months ago. In conjunction with Joe Slegel and Sam Josephson he established the Pacific Salvage & Wrecking business on North Los Angeles street, the company also having a business at Long Beach. Kelmanson came here from New York. His wife was to leave New York on the morning of the accident with the expectation of joining him here. It was decided by the authorities and friends to not notify her of his death until her arrival. KU KLUX KLAN VISITS VAWTER TABERNACLE Ten White Robed Figures March Through Tuesday Night Clad in flowing white robes, their heads muffled in hoods, a band of ten members of the Ku Klux Klan marched into the Christian church tabernacle Tuesday evening during the revival services just before Dr. Vawter began his services. They marched solemnly up the isle, while the large congregation stared with startled eyes. All were unafraid, however, as no man present was conscious of having fractured any of the laws of the land, thereby incurring the displeasure of the Ku Klux. Reaching the rostrum the leaded handed Rev. Vawter a box, and silently the procession marched out a side entrance, disappearing in the darkness. The minister was somewhat purtured, not knowing whether the box contained a bomb or a valuable present, but he was courageous enough to open it. It contained a Bible, a generous roll of money, and a letter endorsing him and his utterances, and wishing him success in his meetings. This is the first open demonstration of the Ku Klux Klan Anaheim has witnessed, and nobody was injured. After the ghostly procession had made its exit Evangelist Vawter read thought he could get across ahead of the car. At any rate he was on the track when the car reached the crossing, and his auto was crashed into by the electric car. Eye witnesses state that the wig-wag was working, Motorman Bergerson blowing his whistle, but Kelmanson appeared neither to see or hear the signals. He was instantly killed, it is said, his head being crushed to a jelly, and the auto was carried 300 feet by the electric car. Kelmanson came to Anaheim only three months ago. In conjunction with Joe Slegel and Sam Josephson he established the Pacific Salvage & Wrecking business on North Los Angeles street, the company also having a business at Long Beach. Kelmanson came here from New York. His wife was to leave New York on the morning of the accident with the expectation of joining him here. It was decided by the authorities and friends to not notify her of his death until her arrival. KU KLUX KLAN VISITS VAWTER TABERNACLE Ten White Robed Figures March Through Tuesday Night Clad in flowing white robes, their heads muffled in hoods, a band of ten members of the Ku Klux Klan marched into the Christian church tabernacle Tuesday evening during the revival services just before Dr. Vawter began his services. They marched solemnly up the isle, while the large congregation stared with startled eyes. All were unafraid, however, as no man present was conscious of having fractured any of the laws of the land, thereby incurring the displeasure of the Ku Klux. Reaching the rostrum the leaded handed Rev. Vawter a box, and silently the procession marched out a side entrance, disappearing in the darkness. The minister was somewhat purtured, not knowing whether the box contained a bomb or a valuable present, but he was courageous enough to open it. It contained a Bible, a generous roll of money, and a letter endorsing him and his utterances, and wishing him success in his meetings. This is the first open demonstration of the Ku Klux Klan Anaheim has witnessed, and nobody was injured. After the ghostly procession had made its exit Evangelist Vawter read thought he could get across ahead of the car. At any rate he was on the track when the car reached the crossing, and his auto was crashed into by the electric car. Eye witnesses state that the wig-wag was working, Motorman Bergerson blowing his whistle, but Kelmanson appeared neither to see or hear the signals. He was instantly killed, it is said, his head being crushed to a jelly, and the auto was carried 300 feet by the electric car. Kelmanson came to Anaheim only three months ago. In conjunction with Joe Slegel and Sam Josephson he established the Pacific Salvage & Wrecking business on North Los Angeles street, the company also having a business at Long Beach. Kelmanson came here from New York. His wife was to leave New York on the morning of the accident with the expectation of joining him here. It was decided by the authorities and friends to not notify her of his death until her arrival. KU KLUX KLAN VISITS VAWTER TABERNACLE Ten White Robed Figures March Through Tuesday Night Clad in flowing white robes, their heads muffled in hoods, a band of ten members of the Ku Klux Klan marched into the Christian church tabernacle Tuesday evening during the revival services just before Dr. Vawter began his services. They marched solemnly up the isle, while the large congregation stared with startled eyes. All were unafraid, however, as no man present was conscious of having fractured any of the laws of the land, thereby incurring the displeasure of the Ku Klux. Reaching the rostrum the leaded handed Rev. Vawter a box, and silently the procession marched out a side entrance, disappearing in the darkness. The minister was somewhat purtured, not knowing whetherthe box contained a bomb or a valuable presentbut he was courageous enough to open it.it contained a Bible,a generous roll of money,and a letter endorsing him and his utterances,and wishing him success in his meetings. This isthe first open demonstrationofthe Ku Klux Klan Anaheimhas witnessed,and nobodywasinjured. AftertheghostlyprocessionhadmadeitsexitEvangelistVawterreadthatforseveral When Ward Ernest became of age several months ago, it is claimed, his father refused to make good his promise to give him a fourth interest in his business, consequently the young man filed suit against his father to recover. His mother, who says she was a witness to the verbal contract, sided with her son. She states that Mr. Ernest failed to keep his promise to his son and also failed to make the provision for her which he promised. There was a lack of harmony in the Ernest family circle after this suit was filed, and matters reached a climax some weeks ago when the discussion became so heated that physical argument was used, it was charged. Henry Ernest, aged father of the newspaper man, interfered in the argument, and charged that Mrs. Ernest laid violent hands on him. He swore out a warrant for her arrest on a charge of assault. At the same time Mr. Ernest had his son, Ward, arrested on a warrant charging him with disturbing his peace. The case of Mrs. Ernest came up before Judge Brown. Twenty witnesses had been subpoenaed, but after four or five of the principal ones had testified the case was given to the jury and a verdict of not guilty was returned in four minutes. Judge Brown then dismissed the case against Ward Ernest. But there is still another chapter. Mr. Ernest recently swore out a complaint charging his son with driving an automobile without permission of the owner. Sheriff's officers came over, arrested the young man and took him to the county jail. Mrs. Ernest went to the Golden State bank, Matthew W. Everhardy died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning at 6:15, following a lingering illness of many months. He was formerly a well known resident of this city, coming here in 1888, and establishing himself in the butcher business. For a number of years past he has resided in Los Angeles. He leaves a widow and son and daughter, two brothers, Jacob and Ernest, and a sister, Miss Anna Everhardy, all of whom formerly resided in this city. He was a cousin of Mrs. J. J. Schneider, of this city. Funeral services will be held in Los Angeles this afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity. There are men and women whose very presence constitutes a disturbance of the peace. The three state hioners, now touringnia, visited Anaheim paid their respects to which was holding an Elks' club house. They took luncheon at St. Ana, where fifty officials, auto club office prominent in civic action for the purpose of disruption. T. B. Talbert, chaange county board of sided at the meeting of La Habra, presided Chambers of Wallace, secretary of mission, and Elmer J Beach, acted as assisting officer and ea situation in his jurisprudence. Mr. Jahraus disclosed Laguna Beach citizen the possibilities of life a mass meeting has February 21 to discuss Need of a sewer system cost at least $100,000 the plan to incorporate stated. He also stated he would have the opportunity on the coast highway started before Incor GREAT FUTURE PREDICTED BY SPEAKER J. D. ALLEN SAYS ANAHEIM WILL HAVE 50,000 POPULATION IN TWENTY YEARS Two Hundred People Attend Chamber of Commerce Banquet Friday Night and Hear Splendid Talk—Chairman Riley Tells of Chamber's Plans for the Future—"Soldier Caruso' 'Entertains With Songs—Fellinge's Orchestra Furnished the Music." That Anaheim will have a population of 50,000 in twenty years, and Orange county's inhabitants will number 250,000 at the end of two decades was the prediction of J. D. Allen, of the Sunset Press, he was the chief speaker at the Chamber of Commerce banquet Friday night. Mr. Allen spoke on co-operation of civic bodies in building up a community, and he predicted a wonderful growth for this county if the people work in harmony for its ad- ings were completed in order to have the state build the road through the town. Nelson T. Edwards, of Orange, was appointed a member of the state highway commission by Governor Friend William Richardson, Saturday afternoon. Mr. Edwards conferred with the governor at Sacramento Saturday following the appointment and accepted at that time. Mr. Edwards has been a member of the county board of supervisors from the Orange district for four years and has had wide experience in highway work and construction. He was formerly a member of the Orange county highway commission. The appointment of Mr. Edwards completes the reorganization of state highway commission, the other two members being Harvey M. Toy, of San Francisco, and Louis Everding, of Eureka. Mr. Edwards has devoted years of study to highway construction and is a recognized authority on highway work: His appointment was recommended by the Automobile Club of Southern California and by other organizations and individuals interested in the highways of the state. Governor Richardson stated in announcing the appointment. Mr. Edwards has become a central figure in Orange county business and politics. Starting in the meat business in Orange years ago Mr. Edwards has PIONEER CITIZEN PASSES TO THE BEYOND DEATH OVERTAKES JUDGE RICHARD EAGAN, OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Long and Active Life Ends at County Hospital Friday Afternoon—Deceased Was Prominent in County's Affairs for More Than Half a Century—Known as "Justice of the Peace From Whose Decision There Was No Appeal." Judge Richard Eagan, pioneer settler of this section, and one of the most prominent figures in the early history of the county, died at the county hospital Friday afternoon, following a nilness of onlp a couple of days. Judge Eagan lived alone in his home at San Juan Capistrano, and boarded at the home of Henry Van der Lick nearby. As he failed to appear for his regular meal at noon Thursday Mr. That Anaheim will have a population of 50,000 in twenty years, and Orange county's inhabitants will number 250,000 at the end of two decades was the prediction of J. D. Allen, of the Sunset Press, ho was the chief speaker at the Chamber of Commerce banquet Friday night. Mr. Allen spoke on co-operation of civic bodies in building up a community, and he predicted a wonderful growth for this county if the people work in harmony for its advancement. Twenty years ago, he said, Orange county had 14,000 inhabitants, ten years ago 34,000, at the last census 61,000, and if the people work together it will continue to grow in the same proportion. Ten years from now he predicts 120,000 people in the county, and in twenty years 250,000. Anaheim now has one-fifth of the county's population and will continue to hold its own. According to his prediction this city will have a population of 25,000 in ten years, and 50,000 in twenty years. "More than two million dollars," he stated, "has been expended on California publicity, but it has put this state on the threshold of greatness. This land is destined to be the home of thirteen million people instead of three and a half million who are here now, and Anaheim must get her share of those persons who are coming to make their home in 'God's Country.' The opportunities of California and of its cities and communities are without limit and if this city is to keep its lead as one of the most prosperous sections of the state, and attract thousands of homeseekers, every man and woman here, and every club and organization must 'play the game'." Harry D. Riley, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presided and made a short address detailing the plans of the chamber for the future of Anaheim. All the clubs and societies of the city were represented at the banquet, but Mr. Riley declared the Business and Professional Woman's club had the largest representation. Music was furnished by Fellinge's orchestra, and the Community Choral society, led by Mrs. Ruth Seitz, sang the community anthem composed by Mrs. J. L. Shepherd. Simon Carter, the "Soldier Caruso," also sang a solo. HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS VISIT THIS CITY Met By Many Officials of the County study to highway construction and is a recognized authority on highway work: His appointment was recommended by the Automobile Club of Southern California and by other organizations and individuals interested in the highways of the state. Governor Richardson stated in announcing the appointment. Mr. Edwards has become a central figure in Orange county business and politics. Starting in the meat business in Orange years ago, Mr. Edwards has climbed rapidly in business and public affairs. Following his appointment as a member of the state highway commission, it is expected that Mr. Edwards will resign as a supervisor of Orange county. In event of his resignation, it will become necessary for Governor Richardson to appoint a successor from the fifth supervisorial district in Orange county to fill the vacancy thus made. ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD GIRL RUN DOWN BY AUTO Marcella Feraud Dies at Sanitarium From Injuries Received in Accident Marcella Feraud, aged 11 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Feraud, of West Anaheim, was struck by an automobile at the corner of Garden Grove and Ball roads Saturday morning, and so seriously injured that she died several hours later. The auto was driven by Mrs. F. F. Grable, of Huntington Beach. The little girl had been to the city taking a music lesson, and was returning home on a bicycle. She was traveling in the rear of a truck, and deciding to go around it turned out directly in front of the auto, which was coming from the opposite direction. She was so close that it was impossible for the driver to avoid striking her. The bicycle was demolished and the little girl was picked up unconscious. She was placed in the car of H. P. Tobin, who chanced to be passing, and brought to the sanitarium with all speed, but an examination revealed that she had received ratal injuries. Mrs. Grable was almost prostrated by the accident, but eye witnesses state that she was in no way to blame. The child died late Saturday night. Judge Richard Eagan, pioneer settler of this section, and one of the most prominent figures in the early history of the county, died at the county hospital Friday afternoon, following a niliness of onlp a couple of days. Judge Eagan lived alone in his home at San Juan Capistrano, and boarded at the home of Henry Van der Lick nearby. As he failed to appear for his regular meal at noon Thursday Mr. Van der Lick investigated and found him lying unconscious on the floor in his house. He was taken at once to the county hospital, where he died the following day. Judge Eagan had resided at Capistrano for more than half a century, settling there at a time when all the inhabitants were either Mexicans or Indians. He was the owner of 500 acres of land for which he paid $1.25 per acre, but which is now valuable walnut land. Because of his education and natural ability he became by common consent the "alcalde" of the village. From surveyor, he became advisor and executive for Don Marcós Forster; then lying at Santa Margarita, who owned vast ranches reaching from El Toro to below Oceanside. For many years, he was justice of the peace, and his word was law. So great was the faith that the natives had in him, that he was called on to settle disputes of every kind. "The free and independent principality of San Juan Capistrano" was the way lawyers and judges all over the state spoke of the mission town, and Judge Eagan became famous for his western wisdom and justice. During his life, Eagan was called to frequent public service. He founded the school at San Juan Capistrano and for forty years was clerk of the board. He served a term as supervisor of Los Angeles county about 1880, when this county was a part of Los Angeles county. With Orange county formed, he served on the commission for the adjustment of disputed claims between the two counties. He procured most of the right of way for the Santa Fe for its Los Angeles to San Diego branch, and for years was a director for the company operating that section of the railroad. He was a member of the Orange county highway commission. Judge Eagan was born in Waterford, Ireland, in 1842, and was brought to this country at the age of 10 years, making his home with an uncle on Music was furnished by Fellinge's orchestra, and the Community Choral society, led by Mrs. Ruth Seitz, sang the community anthem composed by Mrs. J. L. Shepherd. Simon Carter, the "Soldier Caruso," also sang a solo. HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS VISIT THIS CITY Met By Many Officials of the County at Santa Ana Monday The three state highway commissioners, now touring southern California, visited Anaheim Monday, and paid their respects to the Rotary club which was holding a luncheon at the Elks' club house. The commissioners took luncheon at St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, where fifty county and city officials, auto club officers and others prominent in civic affairs, met them for the purpose of discussing road construction. T. B. Talbert, chairman of the Orange county board of supervisors, presided at the meeting. J. L. Crumrine, of La Habra, president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, Lew Wallace, secretary of the harbor commission, and Elmer Jahraus, of Laguna Beach, acted as assistants to the presiding officer and each described the situation in his jurisdiction. Mr. Jahraus disclosed the fact that Laguna Beach citizens are considering the possibilities of lincorporation and a mass meeting has been called for February 21 to discuss this measure. Need of a sewer system, estimated to cost at least $100,000 is the reason for the plan to incorporate Mr. Jahraus stated. He also stated that it was desired to have the construction work on the coast highway link to Laguna started before incorporation proceed- PAVING PLACENTIA AVENUE Work of paving Placentia avenue from the state highway to the Anaheim-Olive road began Monday. The paving of this road has been let to contract by the board of supervisors under two assessment districts, using different types of pavement costing almost the same a square foot. B. R. Ford, of Santa Ana, has the contract for two miles on the south end, from the state highway to the Ball road. This paving is to be six-inch concrete in the center shading to eight-inch at the edges, on top of a four-inch sub-base of gravel hauled by the contractor from the county pit at Anaheim. The bid was 26.11 cents a square foot. The contract for the portion of Placentia avenue between Ball road and the Anaheim-Olive road is let to the Fairchild, Gilmore, Wilton company, of Los Angeles. Five-inch ashphalt on four inches of Olive gravel is to be put on, the bid being 26.04 cents a square foot. The pavement in each of these sections is to be eighteen feet wide. The reason it is easy for a woman to capture a widower is because he has learned from experience that it is useless to struggle and a bachelor hasn't. He procured most of the right of way for the Santa Fe for its Los Angeles to San Diego branch, and for years was a director for the company operating that section of the railroad. He was a member of the Orange county highway commission. Judge Eagan was born in Waterford, Ireland, in 1842, and was brought to this country at the age of 10 years, making his home with an uncle on Long Island. He drifted south, and when the civil war broke out joined the confederate army. He was one of the men who manned the Merimac in that historic battle between the Monitor and Merrimac in Hampton Roads. He was captured and sent to a prison in New York, but managed to make his escape. He and another young confederate, Capt. McCowen, boarded a small sail boat bound for California, and sailed around the Horn, landing eventually at San Francisco. After the strenuous activities of the war the young men determined to settle as far away from civilization as possible, consequently they came to the southland, which was then principally in the hands of Mexicans and Indians. They bought 500 acres of land and began raising grain and stock. After a couple of years McCowen, determining to return to his old home, sold his interest in the place to Eagan, taking his note in payment. The judge continued to cultivate the place, setting most of it to walnuts, and he died a wealthy man, his estate being estimated at $250,000. In the early days he used to be a frequent visitor at Anaheim, being an intimate friend of the Langenbergers, Dickels, and other old settlers. For half a century he was one of the best known personages in the county, and his death is regretted by thousands. CITIZEN TO THE END JUDGE RICH- SAN JUAN ANO Ends at County Earlynoon—Deceasin County's AfHalf a Century of the Peace on There Was an, pioneer setand one of the ties in the early eled at the counternoon, followcouple of days. one in his home no, and boarded by Van der Lick to appear for his Thursday Mr. He will be greatly mourned at Capistrano, where he was recognized by all as a wise counselor; and a generous friend. ORANGE COUNTY LEADS IN PERCENTAGE SALES One Car Sold to Every Thirteen Persons in 1922 That Orange county was the sixth best field in the state in 1922 for the sale of new automobiles, was revealed in a recapitulation of sales in the state last year. The number of cars sold, in proportion to population, was greater in Orange county than in any other section of the state. According to this authority, 4606 new cars and 446 trucks were sold here during the twelve months. The counties leading in the point of numbers of cars were Los Angeles, 60,184; San Francisco, 13,781; Alameda, 9783; Fresno, 6921, and San Diego, 5028. Sales records in this county for the year, for seventeen makes, classed as the leading cars, were given as follows: Ford, 1596, with a percentage gain over the previous year of 15; Chevrolet, 752, gain of 127 per cent; Studebaker, 304; Dodge, 272; Buick, 272; Overland, 92; Maxwell, 123; Nash, 89; Hupmobile, 87; Essex, 77; Hudson, 4 SUB-DIVISIONS APPROVED BY TRUSTEES MAPS OF FOUR NEW TRACTS ENDORSED AT THURSDAY'S MEETING Fire Department Asks Permission to Install Siren on Top of New City Hall—Bids to Be Asked for Construction of Cement Pools in Municipal Park—Construction Work in the Park to Be Rushed—Cypress Street Lady Wants Pigeons Exterminated. Three new sub-divisions comprising one hundred lots, were approved by the trustees at Thursday night's meeting. The tracts are California Square, sub-divided by Karmath & Reuther, containing 42 lots; Palomar tract, Sidnam Bros. proprietors, 36 lots, and La Verne tract, 8 lots, Frank Tausch owner. The W. T. Wallop tract on the north side, containing 65 lots, was also informally endorsed. Many lots in these tracts have alreday pioneer set and one of the times in the early called at the counter, follow a couple of days. One in his home noo, and boarded by Van der Lick who appear for his Thursday Mr. Stated and found on the floor in taken at once to where he died resided at Capis half a century, one when all the other Mexicans or owner of 500 which he paid $1.25 was now valuable station and naturoy common cone of the village.ame advisor and Jacos Forster,then writa, who owned from El Toro,to was justice of ward was law. So that the natives was called on to worry kind. "The principality of it was the way all over the state town, and Judge for his western was called to place. He founded Capistrano and mark of the board. supervisor of Los 1880, when this of Los Angeles county formed, commission for the related claims be. of the right of for its Los Anbranch, and for the company of the railroad. the Orange counon. born in Waterford, it was brought to age of 10 years, with an uncle on 60,184; San Francisco, 13,781; Alameda, 9783; Fresno, 6921, and San Diego, 5028. Sales records in this county for the year, for seventeen makes, classed as the leading cars, were given as follows: Ford, 1596, with a percentage gain over the previous year of 15; Chevrolet, 752, gain of 127 per cent; Studebaker, 304; Dodge, 272; Buick, 272; Overland, 92; Maxwell, 123; Nash, 89; Hupmobile, 87; Essex, 77; Hudson, 62; Willys-Knight, 88; Cadillac, 61; Cleveland, 29; Chandler, 22, and the Packard, 29. In the point in increase of numbers of cars sold over 1921, the recapitulation revealed that Chevrolet lead the way with 421, with Ford taking second position with a recorded registration gain of 213 cars. Other gains ere as follows: Studebaker, 49; Dodge, 41; Buick, 73; Nash, 23; Hupmobile, 48; Essex, 29; Hudson, 42; Willys-Knight, 37; Cadillac, 34; Cleveland, 3; Chandler, 1; Packard, 17. GRAND JURORS SELECTED Thirty members of the 1923 Orange county grand jury panel were selected Saturday by Superior Judge Z. B. West. The jury will be required to transact any grand jury business which may occur before the next regular session, when 19 of the number will sit at the annual investigation. The list follows: R. B. Collins, G. W. Finch, Mrs: Estelle R. Welton, Fullerton; Mrs. Theo. M. Sammis, E. B. Covington, W. L. Innes, L. C. Fairbanks, Miss Blanche Collins, A. G. I. Whl, Mrs. Bertha M. Hayes, A. C. Bowers, Clara V. Bullock, Santa Ana; Harriar Larter, Huntington Beach; Jani A. Buckmaster, Yorba Linda; H. B. Woodrough, Costa Mesa; Mrs. Millie M. Crosier, Balboa; Mrs. Blanche Upham, Orange; Frank L. Ainsworth, Orange; Hugh T. Thompson, Olive; George H. Mills, Garden Grove; Mrs. J. D. Sievers, La Habra; William Alplanalp, Buena Park; D. Eyman Huff, El Modena; H. R. Taylor, Santa Ana; Mrs. Martha C. Goode, Anaheim; John H. Brunsworth, Anaheim; E. M. Farwell ,East Anaheim; Willis H. Warner, Westminster; W. L. Marchant, Tustin; Harry H. Lewis, Santa Ana. GAS COMPANY WANTS Three new sub-divisions comprising one hundred lots, were approved by the trustees at Thursday night's meeting. The tracts are California Square, sub-divided by Karmath & Reuther, containing 42 lots; Palomar tract, Sidnam Bros. proprieters, 36 lots, and La Verne tract, 8 lots, Frank Tausch owner. The W. T. Wallop tract on the north side, containing 65 lots, was also informally endorsed.Many lots in these tracts have alreday been sold to prospective home builders, as they are all in desirable locations. There is a probability that a fire alarm will be installed on top of the new city hall. The fire department made this recommendation to the trustees Thursday night and the matter was discussed without any difinite action being taken. This is a central location and the alarm could be heard over the roar of the busy streets.Drivers of autos could hear it and obey the mandate of the fire ordinance directing them to pull into the curb and give the fire trucks unobstructed passage through the streets. Money from the sale of bonds for park improvement will be in hand within a week or ten days, it is believed,and the trustees expect to rush the work of park construction. Chairman Gates, of the park committee, was instructed to immediately advertise for bids for construction of pools lnthe lagoon section.An architect will be employed to provide plans for the swimming pool,and work on the lawns will shortly begin.In fact.as soon as the money is in hand construction work on the entire park will get under way. Contract for printing the bonds for the $165,000 issue recently voted was let to the W.P.Jeffries Co.,of Los Angeles,the company's bid being $147.50. Mrs. Anna Van Leer.of 411 East Cypress street,presented a complaint against a neighbor who breeds and owns pigeons.Mrs.Van Leer stated that an unpleasant odor was wafter from the pigeon pen into her house,and the incessant mournful moaning of the birds was rasping her nerves to a nunbearable point.She had protested to the neighbor,但 her protest had no effect.The protest was passed up to Marshal Steadmanwho will investigate and tkae such action as is necessary There is an ordinance,passed twenty years ago,covering the harboring of pigeons,poultry and live stock within the city lim- GAS COMPANY WANTS RATES INVESTIGATED Long Beach and Seal Beach People Think Prices Too High The Southern Counties Gas company of California has made application to the railroad commission for an investigation of the reasonableness of the rates charged by applicant for natural gas supplied to its southern district, consisting of the cities of Long Beach and Seal Beach and the Wilminton and San Pedro districts of Los Angeles and contiguous territory. The company states in its application that it has been supplying this territory with natural gas since 1916, and that during the last year there has been discovered and developed adjacent to the city of Long Beach the Signal Hill oil field, which has produced large quantities of natural gas, a considerable portion of which is being used by the applicant to supply its customers in the southern district. Owing to the proximity of the Signal Hill oil field to the city of Long Beach the officials of that city have demanded that the rates now in effect be reduced, alleging that the present charges are excessive. The company requests the railroad commission to inquire into the reasonableness of the rates charged in the southern district of applicant's system, and if they are that an unpleasant odor was wafted from the pigeon pen into her house, and the incessant mournful moaning of the birds was rasping her nerves to a nunbearable point. She had protested to the neighbor, but her protest had no effect. The protest was passed up to Marshal Steadman, who will investigate and tkae such action as is necessary. There is an ordinance, passed twenty years ago, covering the harboring of pigeons, poultry and live stock within the city limits, and it was brought out, dusted and read by City Clerk Merritt in order to refresh the memories of the trustees. I. D. Wheeler, sign painter, asked permission to install a number of rubish cans on the streets free of cost. The cans would carry his advertisements. No decision was reached by the board on the matter. found to be unreasonable, to establish new rates that will be fair and equitable to all concerned. PRUNING DEMONSTRATION Does citrus pruning pay? What is the best pruning method? Field pruning demonstrations will be given by specialists under the auspices of the farm bureau and agricultural extension service. Thursday, February 15th, at 10 a.m., at the Carroll ranch, 3 miles west of Anaheim on Lincoln boulevard. All growers and pruning crews are invited. A party in honor of Miss Eleanora Parker was given Monday night by Miss Beryl Kennedy at Ramona Villa. A long list of guests were present. Card games were indulged in, and luncheon was served by the hostess at a late hour.