anaheim-gazette 1923-03-29

OBSERVATIONS By Charles Kuchel. Frank Steadman has handed in his resignation as marshal of this city, his health being such that he no longer can give the duties of the office the attention required. Back in the early 90's this city, along with other towns hereabouts, had a tinge of the wild and woolly order of things that parvaded the southern end of the state. Anchela had at intervals, in those early days, several men who were employed in the capacity of peace officer, but in each case they were unable to cope with the unruly element, especially from out of town sections, that came here periodically to run things in defiance of law and order. Steadman had just come to Anaheim from Oregon and was engaged in the butcher business. He was big and strong, was fearless and was liked by all who knew him. He had a heart in him as big as an ox and was out to give all a square deal. A delegation of citizens waited upon him and asked him to take the marshal's job. The town was a bit rough, and there were men who came here to carouse who would rather fight than eat, as the saying goes. At first thought Steadman refused to take the job, but later was prevailed upon to wear the marshal's star. Some of the roughnecks laughed at the idea of putting on a man to tude of the people, that no attempt has ever been made to have that thoroughfare paved, and the new rumor that the subject is again being discussed is given credence that something along that line is very likely to occur in the not far distant future. Arthur Lewis, who has made an extensive study of oil development at Santa Fe Springs, gave a group of friends an interesting account the other day of the rapid rise to fame of that field, as being one of the most prolific in the state. Twenty years ago the big gas well that was struck on the Myuse Meyers' tract, was the first attempt at oil production in that vicinity. Nothing further was done until several years later, when a second well was sunk just west of the big gasser. This also was what is termed a dry hole. Still persisting, the confident oil company started a third well, in a southwesterly direction, striking oil at about 3500 feet. At this depth only an upper strata of oil sand was taped, and the output was soon exhausted. Operations were practically abandoned for the time being. Later, this well was sunk deeper and a fine grade of oil was obtained in large quantities. The operators endeavored to keep this good news a secret, but it soon became known, and was really the starting of the intensive drilling that thenceforth began in that section. From then on things moved fast and the public was amazed at some of the big gushing oil wells that were obtained. The phenomenal volume there and adopted boundaries, autobiography advertise for bldg engineer of work. Map of tract as the official plc Chairman was at the bond. Map of tract as the official plc Chairman was at the bond. Map of tract received by the Bldg city engineer lerton. Application for ed. Real estate beld of Orange was Publication of said Orange Daily New 10 a.m. Petition of F. vacate and aband drive in the county sented and set for 10, at 10 a.m. N publication in the Map of tract N as the official plc Chairman was au the bond on map street work. The franchise of way company, Ltd sold May 1, at 10 a sale to be made in later. Advertising rate were fixed at 60 insertion and 25 c The town was a bit rough, and there were men who came here to carouse who would rather fight than eat, as the saying goes. At first thought Steadman refused to take the job, but later was prevailed upon to wear the marshal's star. Some of the roughnecks laughed at the idea of putting on a man to make them behave. They had grown bold and had acquired the notion that they could do just about as they pleased. But things changed, for when Steadman went after his man he landed him in jail. He played no favorites and the toughs soon began to see that the town had a marshal who was not afraid of them. If one happened to come here and cut up and made his getaway, Steadman went after him and brought him in, and had the culprit fined or jailed, or both. It was not long before the bad ones realized that their game was up. Citizens appreciated the work of Steadman, and for 20 years he was re-elected at each succeeding election to serve as marshal, at times some good men opposing him at the polls who sought the office. Then came a time when Steadman was defeated and after several years of retirement, when he engaged in other lines of business, he was, in 1919, re-appointed as city marshal by the city trustees. Now he steps down and out, his age being against him to properly perform the duties. Old-timers often say when Anaheim needed a marshal real badly, Steadman filled the bill. His record was good. With the rapid growth of Anaheim comes the spring report that in all probability the Pacific Electric railway may be built into this city, its extension from Fullerton being a matter of only 4 miles to a point on Santa Ana street, where the tracks of the Southern Pacific are available for electrifying. Several years ago the subject of acquiring the electric railway was given attention by citizens here and it was the consensus of opinion that Olive street was the logical route into this city. This connection would afford the operators endeavored to keep this good news a secret, but it soon became known, and was really the starting of the intensive drilling that thenceforth began in that section. From then on things moved fast and the public was amazed at some of the big gushing oil wells that were obtained. The phenomenal volume there attracted wide attention and soon the new zone became a veritable bee hive, so to speak. Wonders never ceased and when the apex of the development was thought to have been reached still greater volumes of oil were struck in wells that ranked among the largest in the state. These same wells are still large producers, their output depreciating only slightly in the past two or three years. Today dozens of companies are operating there, and while it is said one well to ten acres is the usual ratio for safe production, it is probable that the number of wells now operating in the congested area averages one to an acre. Mr. Lewis believes that the southern limit of this field has practically been reached, while the tendency of production ranges from the southwest to the southeast. The source of supply is ever an interesting theme up for discussion, but Mr. Lewis' opinion is that the oil lays in pockets or depressions in the earth. When these are exhausted the wells ceased to produce. These abasements may be found at various depths, which range from 2000 to 5000 feet. At the greater depth a much larger volume of oil is naturally encountered. To drill further than 5000 feet, however, is a hazardous undertaking from the financial viewpoint, and few attempts are made to go below that depth. With the number of wells ever increasing in this, or any other section, their proximity in time will be the early exhaustion of the field, is the opinion expressed by some of the best oil experts. Taking this deduction as a criterion it may readily be seen that some promoters are ultimately in line for some hard set-backs. But that, perhaps, is looking too far ahead for the present day enthusiastic who believe there is no such word as fail. The franchise of way company, Ltd., sold May 1, at 10 a.m. sale to be made in later. Advertising rates were fixed at 60 cents insertion and 25 cents insertions, commensely. The franchise of mestic Water company be sold April 24, a tion to be made in News. Map of tract No. as the official plot Chairman was autohon bond on map. C $250 was deposited. Map of tract No. by the board and engineer of the city Beach. Map of tract No. as the official plot Chairman was autohon bond on map. The salary of the was fixed at $175 per win et al to vacant portion of that ceil was continued to M m. Hearing on the titleer Manor light continued to March The county auditor to transfer funds to $4 road fund to the good roads fund. Resolution was pro fact of publication 203. Hearing on road ment No. 20 was sent 10 o'clock. Walnut and Bonita tin's addition were highways. Hearing on the p Skidmore was contin at 10 a.m. Spraying license v Vaughn. Map of tract No. by the board and re engineer of the city way may be built into this city, its extension from Fullerton being a matter of only 4 miles to a point on Santa Ana street, where the tracks of the Southern Pacific are available for electrifying. Several years ago the subject of acquiring the electric railway was given attention by citizens here and it was the consensus of opinion that Olive street was the logical route into this city. This connection would afford the traveling public an excellent means of going to the sea coast, besides using the line for all points north and south, the loop being one of much desirability for people being pleasure bent as well as those seeking business. The big red cars now used by the Pacific Electric on all its interurban lines are fast gaining favor by the traveling public, being finely equipped with all modern conveniences. Business men who have heard of advent of the Pacific Electric within our midst at this time look upon the project as being in line with the city's progress, and believe its coming would redound to the benefit of all. Anaheim is making wonderful strides forward, but if a person will give thought for a moment to the subject, they will reflect that all of the leading towns of southern California boast of having the Pacific Electric cars entering their cities. People arriving in Los Angeles in many instances use these cars for sightseeing purposes, and many tourists are thus given an opportunity to see the wonders of the southland. The making of a franchise for the electric railway was discussed favorably by the city council several years ago, and many people picked Olive street as the best route for the road. It is significant, in view of this atti- With the number of wells ever increasing in this, or any other section, their proximity in time will be the early exhaustion of the field, is the opinion expressed by some of the best oil experts. Taking this deduction as a criterion it may readily be seen that some promoters are ultimately in line for some hard set-backs. But that, perhaps, is looking too far ahead for the present day enthusiastic who believe there is no such word as fail. SUPERVISORS LET SEVERAL CONTRACTS Job of Re-Surfacing Westminster Boulevard Given to Wells & Bressler Hearing on the petition for the formation of San Juan Capistrano sanitary district was continued to March 27, at 10 a.m. Map of tract No. 440 was ordered received by the board and referred to the city engineer of the city of Orange. Real estate belonging to the county of Orange was sold to the Placentia Mutual Orange association for $2000. Bids were opened for re-surfacing of Westminster boulevard. Wells & Bressler, contractors, being the lowest responsible bidders, the contract was awarded to them. Price $51,940. Bids were opened for the construction of re-inforced concrete culvert on Central avenue, east of the county line. Mercereau Bridge & Construction company being the lowest responsible bidders, contract was awarded to them. Price $3400. Bids were opened for the $30,000 issue of Ocean View school district bonds, and said bonds were sold to the Citizens' National bank for par, accrued interest and a premium of $791. Resolution in the matter of road district improvement No. 19, resolution of intention No. 19, was passed ANAHEIM GAZETTE EASTER GREETINGS Easter Sunday is observed in tian world. Of great significance, because it represents the birth of summer. Resurrection and revival of crops and prosperous day is a joyous season, giving friends, hoping that their year will be rewarded with... The Golden State No. 10 the greetings of this happy year will be rewarded with all their efforts will be crowded. OFFICE Adolph Thomas, President Louis Denni, Vice President E. E. Smith, Cashier E. DIRECTOR Adolph Thomas C. F. GROUND LOUIS DENNI W. A. BONYNGE advertising Orange county. Map of Modjeska Home tract, sheet "H," was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Chairman was authorized to approve bond on map. Certified check for $250 was deposited on street work. Map of tract No. 377 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Chairman was authorized to approve bond on map. Certified check for $250 was deposited on street work. Map of tract No. 405 was received by the board and referred to the city engineer of the city of Huntington Beach. Map of tract No. 431 was ordered received and referred to the city engineer of the city of Stanton. Map of tract No. 418 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Chairman was authorized to approve the bond on map of said tract. The salary of the court interpreter was fixed at $175 per month. Hearing on the petition of W. A. Irwin et al to vacate and abandon a portion of that certain public drive was continued to March 27, at 10 a.m. Hearing on the formation of Chancleer Manor lighting district was continued to March 27, at 10 a.m. The county auditor was instructed to transfer funds from auto license $4 road fund to the credit of county good roads fund. Resolution was passed establishing fact of publication of ordinance No. 203. Hearing on road district improvement No. 20 was set for April 19, at 10 o'clock. Walnut and Bonita streets in Martin's addition were accepted as public highways. Hearing on the petition of Jos. W. Skidmore was continued to March 17, at 10 a.m. Spraying license was denied W. H. Vaughn. Map of tract No. 445 was received by the board and referred to the city engineer of the city of Huntington Beach. There isn't any better illustration of what a combination of sentiment and sound common sense the American mind actually is than the present gigantic and apparently successful project for the 400-mile Old Spanish Trail highway system. It's a sentimental project because it seeks to commemorate the exploration and gallant adventuring of the Spanish discoverers who first traveled the length and breadth of southland. It's a project of sound common sense, because it offers a highway of great military importance along our southern borders and an all-year motor road for travel between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States. The sentimental aspect of the co-operation in completing links in the long road and cut-offs leading to it from other highways. In this connection, it may be interesting to note the following paragraphs, published by the association and summing up the present status of this dream of sentiment and common sense: "Lest it be thought that the Old Spanish Trail still is only a dream, it should be said that thousands of motor tourists already are 'picking up' the trail on their way across the country every year." Many are finding their way across through a country that varies with color and historic interest with every mile. Indeed, even as there is no highway in America with so much mileage as the Old Spanish Trail, so too there is none other with so much engaging romance beautiful legend and glamorous history of an empire in the making, as this route which begins where the oldest remains of America's beginnings stand, and ends in a city of progress in another land of sunshine." Walnut and Bonita streets in Martin's addition were accepted as public highways. Hearing on the petition of Jos. W. Skidmore was continued to March 17, at 10 a.m. Spraying license was denied W. H. Vaughn. Map of tract No. 445 was received by the board and referred to the city engineer of the city of Huntington Beach. Map of tract No. 436 was received by the board and referred to the city engineer of the city of Huntington Beach. Map of tract No. 443 was received by the board and referred to the city engineer of the city of Newport Beach. Map of tract No. 409 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Chairman was authorized to approve bond on said map. Map of tract No. 443 was received by the board and referred to the city engineer of the city of Huntington Beach. Map of tract No. 447 was received and referred to the city engineer of the city of Santa Ana. Map of tract No. 439 was received and referred to the city engineer of the city of Huntington Beach. Map of tract No. 437 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Chairman was authorized to approve bond. Map of tract No. 415 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Chairman was authorized to approve bond. Certified check for $150 was deposited on street work. Map of tract No. 412 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Chairman was authorized to approve bond. The auditor was instructed to draw warrant for $3500 in favor of H. Stern, chairman of the Anaheim Valencia Orange show. Same to be used for Trail highway system. It's a sentimental project because it seeks to commemorate the exploration and gallant adventuring of the Spanish discoverers who first traveled the length and breadth of southland. It's a project of sound common sense, because it offers a highway of great military importance along our southern borders and an all-year motor road for travel between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States. The sentimental aspect of the project is picturesque, calling to mind the names of Ponce de Leon, Cordova, Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca and Coronado. It is vivid with the childlike dreams of those old times—the fountain of youth, Elderado and the cities of gold that Coronado hoped he might discover. It is touched with heroic memories of adventure and hardships, lost expeditions and gallant explorers who never returned. The trail begins at St. Augustine, Florida, where the first European settlement upon American soil left old ruins that endure today. It ends in San Diego, California, where the plous Padre Serra established the first of our famous missions and began the only Spanish colony in the United States that retained its character up-to-within the memory of living ben. In its practical aspect the Old Spanish Trail highway has been highly commended by the war department, and its completion has enlisted the serious interest of the entire south and southwest. Millions of dollars are being expended to give reality to this idea, and success seems assured. Obstacles of all sorts have been met—particularly in paris of the south where highway building has been backward in the past—and for the most part these obstacles have been overcome. The sixth annual convention of the Old Spanish Trail association was held in New Orleans recently, and at that meeting several other highway associations were represented to off-road areas go the redwood region of California is limited. Just a strip along the coast from San Francisco to the Oregon line, comprising approximately 1,360,000 acres in all. It is estimated that the redwood forests contain a reserve of perhaps 60,000,000 feet of timber, as against a present cutting rate of less than 600,000,000 feet a year, which indicates that redwood has a margin of a century for reforestation to get into full swing. Aside from interests engendered by determination of the lumber interests with respect to reforestation, many individuals and organizations have presented to the state of California great redwood groves which are preserved as parks. An OUR GREETINGS is observed by the entire Chrisgreat significance to most peopresents the passing of winter summer. It is a symbol of the revival of all dormant life. It in, giving promise of bountiful erous days. State National Bank extends this happy season to its many that their labors throughout the State National Bank extends this happy season to its many that their labors throughout thearded with prosperity, and that will be crowned with success. State National Bank OFFICERS Louis Denni, Vice President Fred Koesel, Vice President Cashier E. M. Everett, Asst. Cashier DIRECTORS C. F. Grim William Stark A. Bonynge E. E. Smith Fred Koesel FOUR-HOUR SERVICE Orderless Cleaning and Dying, Minor Valet Service Free. Men's Suits, Cleaned and Pressed, $1.00. We invite your patronage at our new plant. FULLERTON DYE WORKS 229 West Santa Fe Ave. Phone 6 effort also is being made to induce the federal government to purchase several thousands acres for a national park. Groves of the great trees, which were old when the pyramids were built, will continue to delight the eye and stir the wonder and awe of the nature lover, while the forests as a whole will perpetually yield lumber and other wood products for the uses of civilization. Livingroom Furniture FACTORY DIRECT TO YOU Special 3-piece over-stuffed set—Chair, Davenport and Rocker. Low NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS OR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals or bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim at the office of the City Clerk of said City, up to Thursday, April 12th, 1923, at the hour of 8 o'clock P.M., for furnishing to said City of Anaheim of furniture for the new City Hall Building, consisting of desks, office and opera chairs, filling cases, tables and linoleum. Said furniture shall be in accordance to list and cuts on file in the office of the City Clerk, which list and cuts were adopted by the Board of Trustees on March 23, 1923. Bidders must submit cuts and state the price per piece for each article of furniture and the price per square yard for linoleum laid. Each bid must be accompanied by a check equal to 10 per cent of the total amount of the bid, payable to the City of Anaheim and to be forfeited to said City if the successful bidder fails to sign contract and file bonds for the furnishing of said materials. The Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim. EDWARD B. MERRITT, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim. 3-29-12