anaheim-gazette 1925-05-14

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at... 12,000 VOLUME LV IRATE CITIZEN CHASTISES FORMER CYCLOPS OF KLAN Rev. Leon Myers' Statements in Pulpit Resented by Man Whom He had Criticized—Preacher Led from Field Bearing Many Wounds Leon Myers, pastor of the Christian church and, until recently, cyclops of the hooded night riders, was severely pummeled just before noon on Saturday by Billy Knott, well-known business man of the city. As a reporter for this paper, acting on a hurry call, approached the scene of the fight, Knott was being pulled away from Myers, whom he was punching severely, by "Butch" Morgan, and the pastor was then led, bleeding, across the street by George Varnum. The scene was in front of Heying's drug store, at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. Myers' face seemed to have been severely pummeled, and blood flowed freely from several contusions. A crowd of several hundred people witnessed the short but decisive affair. Knott was passing along the street in front of Martenet's hardware store, when Leon Myers came out, distributing doffers calling attention to the sermon to be preached at his church on Sunday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, in which he intimated he would discuss the question whether Rome was responsible for the suppression of the Graduating Class Largest in History High School Will Issue Diplomas to 113 This Year The largest class in the history of the local high school will graduate this year. There are 113 students eligible SANTA ANA'S NEW PROJECT FOR THE Santa Ana elec bonds for $1,200,000 posed new municipality will be held the latter possibly on June 28. Action initiated by the day night by adoption declaring that public need for enlargement of plant. The council's plan for the acquisition of water along the Santa Ana Chapman street brings there of pumps and tion to force the water 000-gallon reservoirs proximately four miles source of development will be returned to gravity. The city has started suits for acquiring juvenile acres, but it does acquire this much precision will be made of watered the best water beverage probably total. The acreage may be limited it may be different. NEW OFFICERS AND INSTALLED Installation ceremony on the local Lions Club luncheon meeting, wjj deputy district governor 4. In charge. The new officers of the Wilson, president; Erna vice-president; Victor vice-president; Elmer vice-president; Ross Phi Fred James treasurer; Knott was passing along the street in front of Martenet's hardware store, when Leon Myers came out, distributing doffers calling attention to the sermon to be preached at his church on Sunday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, in which he intimated he would discuss the question whether Rome was responsible for the suppression of the Plain Dealer, whether Rome now controlled the policy of The Bulletin, whether Rome controls the city board of trustees, the Chamber of Commerce and the business clubs of this city. The circular caused great indignation among many people of the city, among them Knott, who had just seen a copy of it. Knott addressed Myers as he came out of the hardware store, demanding an apology from the pastor for his statement at the Christian church on the previous Sunday, to the effect that Knott was a bootlegger, and making other uncomplimentary references to him. Myers suggested that the two go to the former's attorney for a consultation, so bystanders averred, but when Knott insisted upon an immediate apology, Myers stepped back as if to leave the scene. Knott took him by the arm, insulating on an apology, when Myers struck at Knott, according to some reports of the encounter. Myers declares that he made no attempt to strike or injure his antagonist, but merely tried to ward off the blows. Knott immediately began pummeling Myers, and the minister beat an inglorious retreat up the street as far as the drug store, with Knott right after him, striking him repeatedly. Blood flowed from Myers' many contusions and one of his eyes seemed to be swollen. The affair caused the wildest excitement in this city and was discussed by men in groups throughout town during the entire afternoon. Myers' injuries were attended to by a physician and he was taken to his home on North Olive street, where a number of his Klan associates gathered. There was much wild talk during the afternoon and evening, but the night passed quietly, without incident. Naturally, the circulation of this dodger announcing his intention of criticising prominent citizens was the cause of much indignation among the people. Three-fourths of the citizens knew the instuations were absurd and paid little attention, believing that he could only convince the few people who were already convinced that any statements emanating from him are true. As there are only 360 members of the Catholic church who are voters within the city limits, reasoning people did not believe he could make much headway in his efforts to prove that they controlled a city with a registered voting strength of 5400. It is rumored that Klan friends of the pastor guarded the church during the early part of the evening under the belief that an attempt would be face seemed to have been severely punched, and blood flowed freely from several contusions. A crowd of several hundred people witnessed the short but decisive affair. Knott was passing along the street in front of Martenet's hardware store, when Leon Myers came out, distributing doffers calling attention to the sermon to be preached at his church on Sunday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, in which he intimated he would discuss the question whether Rome was responsible for the suppression of the Plain Dealer, whether Rome now controlled the policy of The Bulletin, whether Rome controls the city board of trustees, the Chamber of Commerce and the business clubs of this city. The circular caused great indignation among many people of the city, among them Knott, who had just seen a copy of it. Knott addressed Myers as he came out of the hardware store, demanding an apology from the pastor for his statement at the Christian church on the previous Sunday, to the effect that Knott was a bootlegger, and making other uncomplimentary references to him. Myers suggested that the two go to the former's attorney for a consultation, so bystanders averred, but when Knott insisted upon an immediate apology. Myers stepped back as if to leave the scene. Knott took him by the arm, insulating on an apology, when Myers struck at Knott, according to some reports of the encounter. Myers declares that he made no attempt to strike or injure his antagonist, but merely tried to ward off the blows. Knott immediately began pummeling Myers, and the minister beat an inglorious retreat up the street as far as the drug store, with Knott right after him, striking him repeatedly. Blood flowed from Myers' many contusions and one of his eyes seemed to be swollen. The affair caused the wildest excitement in this city and was discussed by men in groups throughout town during the entire afternoon. Myers' injuries were attended to by a physician and he was taken to his home on North Olive street, where a number of his Klan associates gathered. There was much wild talk during the afternoon and evening, but the night passed quietly, without incident. Naturally, the circulation of this dodger announcing his intention of criticising prominent citizens was the cause of much indignation among the people. Three-fourths of the citizens knew the instuations were absurd and paid little attention, believing that he could only convince the few people who were already convinced that any statements emanating from him are true. As there are only 360 members of the Catholic church who are voters within the city limits, reasoning people did not believe he could make much headway in his efforts to prove that they controlled a city with a registered voting strength of 5400. It is rumored that Klan friends of the pastor guarded the church during the early part of the evening under the belief that an attempt would be face seemed to have been severely punched, and blood flowed freely from several contusions. A crowd of several hundred people of the city, among them Knott, who had just seen a copy of it. Knott addressed Myers as he came out of the hardware store, demanding an apology from the pastor for his statement at the Christian church on the previous Sunday, to the effect that Knott was a bootlegger, and making other uncomplimentary references to him. Myers suggested that the two go to the former's attorney for a consultation, so bystanders averred, but when Knott insisted upon an immediate apology. Myers stepped back as if to leave the scene. Knott took him by the arm, insulating on an apology, when Myers struck at Knott, according to some reports of the encounter. Myers declares that he made no attempt to strike or injure his antagonist, but merely tried to ward off the blows. Knott immediately began pummeling Myers, and the minister beat an inglorious retreat up the street as far as the drug store, with Knott right after him, striking him repeatedly. Blood flowed from Myers' many contusions and one of his eyes seemed to be swollen. The affair caused the wildest excitement in this city and was discussed by men in groups throughout town during the entire afternoon. Myers' injuries were attended to by a physician and he was taken to his home on North Olive street, where a number of his Klan associates gathered. There was much wild talk during the afternoon and evening, but the night passed quietly, without incident. Naturally, the circulation of this dodger announcing his intention of criticising prominent citizens was the cause of much indignation among the people. Three-fourths of the citizens knew the instuations were absurd and paid little attention, believing that he could only convince the few people who were already convinced that any statements emanating from him are true. As there are only 360 members of the Catholic church who are voters within the city limits, reasoning people did not believe he could make much headway in his efforts to prove that they controlled a city with a registered voting strength of 5400. It is rumored that Klan friends of the pastor guarded the church during the early part of the evening under the belief that an attempt would be face seemed to have been severely punched, and blood flowed freely from several contusions. A crowd of several hundred people of the city, among them Knott, who had just seen a copy of it. Knott addressed Myers as he came out of the hardware store, demanding an apology from the pastor for his statement at the Christian church on the previous Sunday, to the effect that Knott was a bootlegger, and making other uncomplimentary references to him. Myers suggested that the two go to the former's attorney for a consultation, so bystanders averred, but when Knott insisted upon an immediate apology. Myers stepped back as if to leave the scene. Knott took him by the arm, insulating on an apology, when Myers struck at Knott, according to some reports of the encounter. Myers declares that he made no attempt to strike or injure his antagonist, but merely tried to ward off the blows. Knott immediately began pummeling Myers, and the minister beat an inglorious retreat up the street as far as the drug store, with Knott right after him, striking him repeatedly. Blood flowed from Myers' many contusions and one of his eyes seemed to be swollen. The affair caused the wildest excitement in this city and was discussed by men in groups throughout town during the entire afternoon. Myers' injuries were attended to by a physician and he was taken to his home on North Olive street, where a number of his Klan associates gathered. There was much wild talk during the afternoon and evening, but the night passed quietly, without incident. Naturally, the circulation of this dodger announcing his intention of criticising prominent citizens was the cause of much indignation amongthe people. Three-fourths ofthe citizens knewthe instuations were absurdandpaid little attentionbelievingthathecouldonlyconvincethatanystatementsemanatingfromhimaretrue. As there are only 360 members ofthe Catholic churchwho are voters withinthecitylimitsreasoningpeopledidnotbelievehecouldmakemuchheadwayinhiseffortstoprovethattheycontrolledacitywithacregistervotingstrengthof5400. It is rumored that Klan friends ofthe pastor guardedthe church duringtheearlypartoftheeveningunderthebeliefthatanattemptwouldbeface seemedtohavebeenseverelypunched,andbloodflowedfreelyfromseveralcontusions.AcrowdflowedfromMyers'manycontusionsandoneofhiseyesseemedtobewollen. The affair causedthewildestexcitementinthiscityandwasdiscussedbymeningroupsthroughtownduringtheentireafternoon. Myers'injurieswereattendedtobyaphysicianandhewastakentohishomeonNorthOlivestreetwhereamnumberofhisKlanassociatesgatheredTherewasmuchwildtalkduringtheafternoonandeveningbutthenightpassedquietlywithoutincident. Naturally,thecirculationofthisdodgerannouncingihisintentionofthelocalLionsClubtheimchemonmeeting.willdepartdistrictgovernor4.incharge.ThenewofficerofthelocalLionsClubatthePark-onMay14.ApicwillbehocountylonsAtthePark-onMay18,andthecoullwbecalledinSanDiegoErnestGanah,VictorLiersandRossPhegleythelocal"den"atthevention. ValenciaShiAreNowUn First Car Left for About a Moment PickingofTheValenciahascommencedgenerOrangecounty,andwithcarlshipmentswilloccurrence.Figuresonthesizenotobevailableforscordingtocrowgersandagents.AgoodcropisntopricesforgothefirstcarofVictoriaCountyFruitchangeleftlastweekapolis.AfewcarsofValenciashippedthisyearbydependentorganizationoftheshipmentsarejuvenay. JackMcInnes,iindependenceOfGranceiscreditedfirstto shipValenciaEast.Hisfirstcarloftoronto Ont.L.D.Palmer.managingCountyFruitGrowersbeen touringtheEasterncerningtheorangeinreturntohisofficesoon.AnotherorangeexpoundintheeastisWilliamSageroftheAnabellimCruelismoianFrederickLongworth.WilniaLuhringLeonaLutherDonaldMallenmanv水果centricallydeterminingrecreationalsystemofpreparation. It is rumored that Klan friends of the pastor guarded the church during the early part of the evening under the belief that an attempt would be made to prevent the lecture, but on the arrival of a deputy district attorney, a deputy sheriff and a court stenographer, they hastily discarded their artillery, if they carried any. However, there was no occasion for guardd, as the people who knew the absurdity of the pastor's insinuation as expressed in the circular stayed away. Nevertheless, the church was crowded to the doors, Klansmen coming from remote sections to help swell the crowd. Considering that he sported a purple eye and displayed on his countenance other evidences of his encounter with Billy Knott on the previous day, it was expected that Elder Myers would express his resentment at the manner in which he had been manhandled, but he surprised his auditors by showing a forgiving spirit. He stated that he had no intention of salving his wounds by invoking the law on his antagonist, and asked the congregation to join him in playing that the rate meat merchant's belligerant disposition might be softened. In answer to this Mr. Knott states that he will continue to carry ruffled feathers on his back until the reverend gentleman acknowledges that the statement he made in his pulpit to the effect that Bill is a bootleger was untrue. The feud is still on. It was something of a surprise to the audience that Billy Knott, who had laid violent hands on the minister and left painful wounds on his person, should be treated with kindness and prayed for, while Chief of Police Nichols, whose office it is to protect him, and who held Billy subject to punishment after the fight, should be held up to villification and abuse. Myers, ap- Anna Degryse, Lillian Deshner, Gladys Dickenson, Melba Elsner, John Eden, Sarah Fay, Magdalene Fischer, Niles Flacus, Vivian Franz, Mary Easton, Oscar Gibbs, Allan Goddard, Hedwig Gruenemay, Bruner Gould, William Helmeman, Dale Hensley, Esther Hile, Beulah Hinemart, Gretchen Holland, Grieve Holdsworth, Harold Hushman, Ralph Jabs, Grace Jackson, Marguerite Johnston, Mac Belle Kitchens, Raymond Knox, William Keeley, John Knutzen, Mark Kuffel, Lester Lawrence, Ruby Lemus, Evelyn Lindherholm, Helen Long, Dorothea Moos, Frederick Longworth, Wilma Luhring, Leona Luther, Donald Marsh, Glen Mathis, Inez Mason, Vivian Merrian, Mary Millane, Lucille Miller, Olive Mitchell, Verna Mitchell, Wilma Mitchell, Kathryn Montenyohl, Mary Louise Parsons, Gall Pember, Frances Picklesimer, Claude Preston, William Reed, Doris Reese, Lois Reese, Robert Rundstrom, Thelma Schlotter, Elizabeth Schwainfest, William Seltz, Marie Sipple, Wendell Steward, Mildred Stewart, Clifford Taber, Robert Thompson, Florence Trapp, Rose Wagner, Kenneth Walker, Kittie Walton, Everet Wells, Eva Wilbern, Alice Williamson, Doris Wilson, Lois Wilson, Florence Winters, Fred Winters, Hazel Wright, Irma Young, William McBride and Lester Schmelzer. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Nenno and Mr., and Mrs. N. J. Stehl returned Thursday from Fresno where they attended the state convention of the Knights of Columbus. The trip to Fresno and return was made by automobile, and all report a fine time and a large attendance at the convention. Parently it not pleased with the chief, and made accusations against him. When the matter was brought to his attention of Mr. Nichols, he was amused at first, then stated that there was absolutely no ground for the accusation. He will probably take some step to vindicate himself but has not yet intimated what he will do. Chief Nichols has made a splendid record as a law enforcement officer since coming to Anaheim and he has under him the best police force in California. Citizens of Anaheim do not believe there is any ground for criticism. Principal address at Day services to be held cemetery on the morning be delivered by Judge Santa Ana. Rev. W., the speaker of the day planned for Loma Vista lion in the afternoon day according to annual ranger engagements. General supervision being planned is in Malvern Hill post of organization, the commission C. E. Van Eaton of patriotic organization operate in the program are the Daughters of Ian Legion and the War Veterans. In the evening a dim at I. O. O. F. hall. G.A.R. members are wars by the Fullerton Anaheim W.R.C.Veterans. AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 14, 1925 SANTA ANA'S NEW PROJECT FOR WATER THE Santa Ana election to vote bonds for $1,200,000 for the proposed new municipal water plant will be held the latter part of June, possibly on June 28, according to action initiated by the council Monday night by adoption of a resolution declaring that public necessity existed for enlargement of the municipal plant. The council's plan contemplates the acquisition of water-bearing land along the Santa Ana river north of Chapman street bridge. Location there of pumps and a booster station to force the water to a 17,000-600-gallon reservoir at Olive, approximately four miles from the source of development. The water will be returned to Santa Ana by gravity. The city has started condemnation suits for acquiring jurisdiction over 300 acres, but it does not mean to acquire this much property. Selection will be made of what is considered the best water bearing land, the average probably totaling 40 acres. The average may be in one block, or it may be in different parcels. NEW OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED BY LIONS Installation ceremonies were held by the local Lions Club at last Friday's luncheon meeting, with Jack Riley deputy district governor of District No. 4, in charge. The new officers of the club are L. R. Wilson, president; Ernest Ganahl, first vice-president; Victor Lolly, second vice-president; Elmer Bowers, third vice-president; Ross Phegley, secretary; Fred James treasurer; Charles Pearson. SWAN SONG STIRS KLANSMEN OF ANAHEIM PLAIN DEALER IN DYING GASP REPUDIATES ITS ATTITUDE DURING CAMPAIGN Makes Abject Apology to Dr. J. A. Geissinger, acknowledging That Sheet Had Deliberately Lied About Him—No Attempt at Excuses or Evasions Made—Affiliation With Klan Responsible for Newspaper's Downfall, According to the Publishers. With last Friday's issue the Orange County Plain Dealer passed out of existence, and its swan song was one of the most abject and humiliating apologies ever printed in any newspaper. The apology was dedicated to Dr. J. A. Geissinger, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, who had been wielded by the paper during the recent recall campaign. Dr. Geissinger was one of the leaders in the recent campaign, inaugurated for the purpose of reclaiming Anaheim from Ku Klux control. R. W. Ernest and Paul V. Hester owners of the Plain PAYING BIG BONUS FOR OIL LAND LEASES BONUS of $500 an acre was paid for a lease of five and one-half acres of land on Wilson street, west of Costa Mesa, by Coalinga oil company. W. S. Clark is claimed to be one of three property owners intercalled in the lease. Work will start on the erection of a rig on the lease procured by this company within 90 days. Reports were also being circulated that the Mille Keck Oil Company has a small lease on Wilson street. Oil conditions continue to keep residents of Costa Mesa in a state of excitement. Offers for leases are being made, but owners have become cautious and are only signing leases after careful investigation. The $500-an-acre bonus is by far the largest bonus which has been offered in the field. The Julian and Wilshire oil companies, which secured leases in the westerly section of town, are reported to have paid a bonus of $150 an acre, but until Wednesday no higher deals had actually closed. Several offers of $200 an acre, and a few of $500 an acre have been rumored, however. PRESIDENT PECK BUYS OLD SUGAR FACTORY Since the dismantling of the Anaheim sugar factory, two or three years ago, following its purchase by the Holly Sugar Company, the great buildings, costing several hundred thousand dollars, which housed that institution, have stood gaud and empty. Inhabited only by bats and owls and hoboes and predatory cats and other night prowlers. It was generally believed that the big structure would be torn down and the bond E Slack Association memorial. The board o c election in Ju $1,200,000 in Orange county NEW OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED BY LIONS Installation ceremonies were held by the local Lions Club at last Friday's luncheon meeting, with Jack Riley deputy district governor of District No. 4, in charge. The new officers of the club are L. R. Wilson, president; Ernest Ganahl, first vice-president; Victor Lolly, second vice-president; Elmer Bowers, third vice-president; Ross Phegley, secretary; Fred James, treasurer; Charles Pearson, tamer; Courtney Clarke, tail twister, and Kurt Epstein and John S. Davidson, directors. Cliff Lamb and L. R. Wilson will be delegates to the international convention, which will be held June 29 to July 2, inclusive, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A picnic will be held for Orange County Lions at the Orange County Park on May 14. Charter night ceremonies for the newly created Placenta club will be held at La Vida Springs May 18, and the county convention will be held in San Diego May 26 to 28. Ernest Ganahl, Victor Loly, Elmer Bowers and Ross Phegley will represent the local "den" at the San Diego convention. Valencia Shipments Are Now Under Way First Car Left for Toronto...About a Month Ago Picking of the Valencia orange crop has commenced generally throughout Orange county, and within a short time carload shipments will be an everyday occurrence. Figures on the size of the crop will not be available for several weeks, according to growers and exchange managers. A good crop is anticipated with top prices for the fruit. The first car of Valencia oranges shipped this season by the Northern Orange County Fruit Growers' Exchange left last week, billed for Minnesota. A few cars of Valencias have been shipped this year by the so-called independent organizations, but the bulk of the shipments are just getting under way. Jack McInnes, independent fruit man of Orange, is credited with being the first to ship Valencia oranges to the East. His first car left a month ago for Toronto, Ont. L. D. Palmer, manager of the Orange County Fruit Growers' Exchange, has been touring the East on matters concerning the orange industry and will return to his office soon. Another orange expert who has been in the east is William Schureman, manager of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association, who has just returned. The Anaheim man visited the eastern fruit centers primarily for the purpose of determining the result of the Brogley system of preparing the fruit for With last Friday's issue the Orange County Plain Dealer passed out of existence, and its swan song was one of the most object and humiliating apologies ever printed in any newspaper. The anology was dedicated to Dr. J. A. Gelssinger, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, who had been widely slandered by the paper during the recent recall campaign. Dr. Gelssinger was one of the leaders in the recent campaign, inaugurated for the purpose of reclaiming Anaheim from Ku Klux control. R. W. Ernest and Paul V. Hester owners of the Plain Dealer, had both been members of the White Temple church, but apparently had been seduced by the Rev. Leon L. Myrs to turn against their pastor and join forces with the Klan. In its fight to retain the Klan councilmen in office the Plain Dealer, it appears, accepted all statements made by zealots and fanatics against its opponents as true, and published them without first verifying them. Dr. Gelssinger was delivering sledge-hammer blows at the Ku Klux citadel, and in order to be little influence of his work the paper charged him with being guilty of many things calculated to injure his standing in the community. It charged him with being disloyal during the war and endeavoring to hamper war work. It charged him with wrecking various churches over which he had gerved as pastor, and various other charges were brought against him. Feeling that he could not afford to allow these false statements to stand unchallenged, Dr. Gelssinger filed suit in Superior court against R. W. Ernest and P. V. Hester, proprietors of the Plain Dealer, asking $70,000 actual and $20,000 punitive damages. Messrs. Ernst and Hester made frantic efforts to dig up something that would substantiate their statements, but could get no word of comfort from anybody who had ever known Dr. Gelssinger. The charges they had made against him stood, therefore, unsupported, and would be regarded in court as unqualified falshoods. While Dr. Gelssinger sued for $90,000 it is understood that he wanted no Plain Dealer money but was seeking vindication. In the final settlement in the affair, it is stated that Ernest and Hester offered to compromise the suit by paying him $20,000 in cash, without an open apology. The minister refused this offer as he wanted a retraction instead of money. The affair was settled; therefore, to the satisfaction of all parties by Ernest and Hester paying $10,000, the actual cost of the suit, including Dr. Gelssinger's attorney's fees and acknowledging in the last issue of the paper that their former statements relative to the pastor were absolutely false. The statement was signed by Rollo W. Ernest and Paul V. Hester. It was two columns in length and reviewed the whole story of the campaign. It made no attempt to qualify the retraction by stating that the writer had been misinformed by friends, but boldly acknowledged that all the statements were false. The apology even went a step farther Since the dismantling of the Anaheim sugar factory, two or three years ago following its purchase by the Holly Sugar Company, the great buildings, costing several hundred thousand dollars, which housed that institution, have stood gaunt and empty. Inhabited only by bats and owls and hoboes and predatory cats and other night prowlers. It was generally believed that the big structure would be torn down and the material carted away to use in the construction of other buildings, but word comes to this office that it was recently re-purchased by Mr. Peck, former president and chief owner of the sugar factory, and there is a possibility that it will again become a hive of industry. It is hardly likely that it will again be used as a sugar factory, but the buildings are suitable for factory purposes. The Crystal Chemical Company which manufactures thousands of gallons of alcohol each day in buildings adjoining may take it over, as the increasing business of the company is demanding expansion of space. At any rate, Mr. Peck will not maintain it as a shelter for bats and owls and hoboes and predatory cats. Former Anaheimer Called by Death Mrs. Henry Knappe Dies at Her Home in Oxnard Mrs. Anna Knanke, a pioneer resident of Anaheim, died at her home in Oxnard last week. Funeral services being held in that city Saturday. Mrs. Knappe was a sister of Joseph and August Backs of this city; and aunt of County Clerk Joseph Backs Jr. She was born in Westphalia, Germany, in 1848, and came to Anaheim in 1871. In 1873 she was married to Henry Knappe in this city. Mr. Knappe was zanjero for the Anaheim Union Water Company. He died in 1896, and since his death Mrs. Knappe has lived with her son Henry, first at Chino and afterward at Oxnard. Mr. Knappe is assistant master mechanic of the Oxnard sugar factory. The deceased also leaves two daughters, Miss Josephine Knappe and Mrs Louies Sieeland, both residing at Oxnard. Old residents of Anaheim will remember Mrs. Knappe as she was one of the town's best known and most prominent ladies during her residence here. Three years ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she never entirely recovered. Many people here knew her in the old days will mourn her departure. NEW OFFICERS OF COMMUNITY LAND CO. Stockholders of the Community Land Company, the organization which holds title to the factory site in the sugar factory. Bond Election Association men The board election in June $7200,000 in Orange county on reconcilated Champsaie when it is assessed value triples will pay on the basis in order to carry out the sum which says is necessary for harbor 000 is needed will amount to money is spent probably $500,000 expensed will be $15,000 1½ man with with $1650 will pay or only half with $30,000 at $10,000 waiver or $3 cents. The second will be expected $45,000 on each $100 interest paid $500 property will pay $1915 property pay $1.95. When all rate will not count per cent assessed valuation Only one o'clock on tax for $37,000,and a homo will be a nile New value harbor impound many additions count of hauls value which Property MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES Principal address at the Memorial Day services to be held at the Anaheim cemetery on the morning of May 30 will be delivered by Judge W. H. Thomas of Santa Ana. Rev. W. E. Spicer will be the speaker of the day at the services planned for Loma Vista cemetery, Fullerton, in the afternoon of the same day, according to announcement Tuesday by the committee in charge of arrangements. General supervision of the programs being planned is in the hands of Malvern Hill post of the G. A. R. organization, the commander of which is C. E. Van Eaton of Fullerton. Other patriotic organizations which will cooperate in the program arrangements are the Daughters of Veterans, American Legion and the Spanish-American War Veterans. In the evening a dinner will be served at I. O. O. F. hall, Fullerton, to all wars by the Fullerton W. R. C., the Anaheim W. R. C. and Daughters of Veterans. "We wish to say now with the utmost emphasis that we are fully convinced that Dr. Geissinger has done a real service to Anaheim and California and the U. S. at large in standing four-square for religious liberty and all those rights guaranteed to American citizens (Concluded on Last Page) Old residents of Anaheim will remember Mrs. Knapke, as she was one of the town's best known and most prominent ladies during her residence here. Three years ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she never entirely recovered. Many people here who knew her in the old days will mourn her departure. NEW OFFICERS OF COMMUNITY LAND CO. Stockholders of the Community Land Company, the organization which holds title to the factory site in the sugar factory district, held a meeting Tuesday for the purpose of electing a new board of directors and transacting any other business that may need adjusting. Although this property has been in possession of the company only a few months, it is considered worth more money, than was paid for it. Several plants have been located on it since the purchase, and negotiations are in progress for the sale of other sections to factories seeking location. Eventually the entire 40 acres will be occupied by industrial plants of various descriptions. The directors elected at Tuesday's meeting were: William Stark, H. M. Adams, E. M. Smith, F. A. Yungbluth, H. J. Benjamin, B. H. Sidnam and J. E. Schumacher. The directors, at a subsequent meeting, elected William Stark, president, E. M. Smith, vice-president; George W. Reid, secretary, and F. A. Yungbluth, treasurer. H. M. Adams, George W. Reid and E. M. Smith were appointed on the auditing committee. Rev. Dr. Geissinger of the White Temple church delivered an address before the Ministerial Association of the First Methodist Episcopal church in Los Angeles on Monday, at which more than 500 were present. He spoke of the recent recall election in this city, and the happy outcome of the campaign. He was congratulated for the notable part he took in the campaign, and there were many expressions of appreciation on all sides for his labors. He was roundly applauded on many occasions, and the concensus was that Anaheim had done well, and that the people of this city were to be commended for electing a splendid board of trustees. When all rate will come per cent savings valued only once one of the tax for $37,000 and a homestead will be a nine percent New value harbor impoundment many counts of hard values will rate, which Property lars adds $1 fund. It was assessed at work. It is only by a million or more on account The saving take care of about 55,000 into Orange ritory One would take charge Taking every CENT A W for harbor PAST COWIL Buron Fitter the American open meeting post in Lea May 19 at commencement cordial invitation being brewed naires. Past Counts the campaign the United $5,000,000 of phants of war be an open special inauguration H. J. O'Lennite in which Mr. Speak upon fund. ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonials, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 31 GREAT ORANGE SHOW TENTS NOW IN DECORATORS' HANDS Workmen Transforming Big Citrus Canvas Into a Thing of Beauty—Preparations Making for Erection of Thirteen Feature Displays Down at the Orange Show grounds, at La Palma avenue and Palm street, the mammoth canvases are in the hands of P. G. Alen and his corps of assistants, who are supplying the interior decorations. The great citrus tent is being lined with cloth of royal purple, the favorite color of the French monarchs during the Renaissance period. Framework for scores of ornamented chandeliers are being hung in the ceiling, and when the system is completed thousands of electric lamps will brightly illumine the great tent. Bond Election Is Slated for June Association Chambers Recommend Early Date The board of supervisors will call an election in June for voting an issue of $1200,000 in bonds for improvement of Orange county harbor. If it acts favorably, the system will be equipped with mechanical action. In the big tent all is chaos at present, but before the day of opening, on May 27 there will emerge from this chaos one of the most bumpy spectacles ever seen in California. Director General Herman Stern will take charge. Bond Election Is Slated for June Association Chambers Recommend Early Date The board of supervisors will call an election in June for voting on issue of $120,000 in bonds for improvement of Orange county harbor. If it acts favorably on recommendation of the Associated Chambers of Commerce. When the question of whether the election should be held in June or deferred until next fall was put to a vote at the meeting of the association at Yorba Linda last week, 61 men voted for June. There was no opposition vote to the proposal. "I am for the harbor," H. H. Hale of Placentia said. "It is a big asset, and when it is completed increases in assessed valuations in the harbor districts will pay the principal and interest on the issue." In order to estimate just what it will cost to carry a bond issue of $1,200,000, the sum which the harbor commission says is necessary, the following table has been prepared. The assessed valuation of Orange county in round figures is $150,000,000. One cent on the $100 yields the sum of $15,000. Property is assessed at about one-third of its actual value, or a little less. Property worth $5,000 say an acre and a small home would be valued on the assessment rolls at about $1500 or at the most $1650. For harbor work the sum of $1,200,-000 is needed. The interest on this sum will amount to $54,000, when all the money is spent. In the first year, probably 1826, there will be only about $500,000 expended. The interest on this sum will be $22,500. One cent yields $15,000, 1½ cents yields $22,500. The man with the $5,000 place assessed at $1650 will pay 24½ cents the first year, or only half a cent a week. The man with $30,000 worth of property assessed at $10,000 will pay $1.50 the first year—or 3 cents a week. The second year another $500,000 will be expended and the interest will be $45,000. It will only require 3 cents on each $100 of assessed valuation to pay interest charges; the man with a $5,000 property assessed valuation $1950, will pay 19½ cents, and the man evening property worth $20,000 will only pay $1.95. When all the money is expended the rate will only be three and three-fifth cents per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation. Only one Owl cigar a week will pay the tax for a man with property worth $37,000, and for the man with an acre and a home valued at $5000 the tax will be a nickel a month. New values will reduce the tax for harbor improvement. There will be many additional investments on account of harbor work, and these new values will pay the general county tax rate, which is about $1.50. Property assessed at one million dollars to the general tax Thirteen cities, civic bodies and corporations are busily engaged in designing and constructing their feature displays. Each of these is competing for the grand prize, and no expense is being spared in carrying out the designs submitted by eminent artists. Some of these beautiful creations will be still but probably half of them will be equipped with mechanical action. In the big tent all is chained at present, but before the day of opening, on May 7 there will emerge from this chaos one of the most beautiful spectacles ever seen in California. Director General Harper in Stern year wrote the following statement: "With the annual harvest of Valencias well into wee woe. Orange county growers are busy with the use of selecting the most magnificent specimens of the summer orange for display in the Fifth Annual California Valencia Orange Show. "Substantial cash prizes. In addition to cups and embossed certificates of award, are offered exhibitors of Valencias in more than twenty classifications of the fruit, and competition among the growers is keen. "In view of the quality evidenced by the fruit of the region this year, visitors to the show will see the most magnificent display of the thin-rind orange ever assembled. In addition, great interest is being shown in the grapefruit, lemon and avocado and semi-tropical fruit sections and notable exhibitions are promoted in each class. "The citrus division of the show will include a score of huge displays entered by Chambers of Commerce and orchard associations of the Southland, both fixed and animated, and the entire wall of the citrus salon. 130x250 feet, will be lined with a rack display of fruit, comprising one continuous exhibit 760 feet in length, representing practically every grower in the California Fruit Exchange. "A notable feature of the show will be the celebration of Farm Bureau Day on May 28, when officials of the extension division of the University of California will present lectures and demonstrations illustrating the latest advances in the practice of citrureulture. "Each day of the show is dedicated to an organization or district, and a special program of entertainment both afternoon and evening is being arranged. Great interest is unplested in the Orange County Bathing Girls Revue, on June 1, the last day of the exposition, when the fairest maids of the district will compete for substantial cash prizes in displaying the smartest of 1925 models in bathing attire. Applications for the contest are being received in numbers by F. B. Hardon of this city, bathing revue manager." When all the money is expended the rate will only be three and three-fifth cents per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation. Only one Owl cigar a week will pay the tax for a man with property worth $37,000, and for the man with an acre and a home valued at $5000 the tax will be a nickel a month. New values will reduce the tax for harbor improvement. There will be many additional investments on account of harbor work, and these new values will pay the general county tax rate, which is about $1.50. Property assessed at one million dollars adds $15,000 to the general tax fund. It would only need new values assessed at $3,600,000 to pay for harbor work. It is safe to say that it would be only a very short time before $10,000,000 of new values would be available on account of harbor improvement. The saving in lumber alone would take care of the interest. There are about 55,000,000 feet of lumber brought into Orange county and adjoining territory. One dollar a thousand saved would take up the entire interest charge. Taking everyone in the county—ONE CENT A WEEK will pay the total tax for harbor improvement. PAST COMMANDER FITTS WILL ADDRESS LEGION Buron Fitts, past state commander of the American Legion will address an open meeting to be held by the local post in Legion hall. Tuesday evening, May 19, at 8 o'clock, according to an announcement made last Tuesday. A cordial invitation to the general public is being broadcast by the local Legionaires. Past Commander Fitts will speak on the campaign being waged throughout the United States in an effort to raise $5,000,000 for an endowment for orphans of war veterans. There will also be an open initiation ceremony and a special musical program of interest. R. J. O'Leary, secretary of the committee in charge of the campaign, of which Mr. Fitts in chairman, will also speak upon the purpose of the proposed fund. KIWANIS CLUB ENTERTAINS MOTHERS AT LUNCHEON Mother's Day was most fittingly observed at the regular Kiwanis luncheon at the Elli's Club on Tuesday, when the members entertained their mothers, mother-in-law and wives. The attendance was large and an interesting and varied program was carried through. The routine business was transacted as speedily as possible. William Fallenstein drew the attendance prize for the week. One of the features of the meeting was the awarding of the cup presented by the Kiwanis Club to the winner of the Anaheim schools' music content, held during Music Week, the final trials for which were held on Friday evening, May 8. The winner of the beautiful silver trophy, Francis Yorker of Anaheim high school was present and received the cup from the president, Charles H. Mainz, replying to the presentation address very graciously. After the presentation, President Mainz turned the gavel over to Dr. J. A. Geissinger, who, in the capacity of toastmaster, opened the Mother's Day program by proposing a toast to "Our Mothers." Each member having guests then introduced them to the meeting, after which the winner of the cup just presented a piano solo. The speaker of the day, Rev. P. A. Easley, rector of St. Stephen's church, Hollywood, was then introduced by Chairman Geissinger. Rev. Easley gave a most inspiring talk on "Mother," carrying his hearers through the various stages of life, touching upon the sacrifices the mother made for her children in their earlier years; the debt each one owes to the mother's care, and finally dwelling upon the duties of parents to their children. The speaker was given a most attentive hearing and the meeting adjourned immediately at the close of the address.