anaheim-gazette 1926-04-29

IN THE DAYS OF Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century Ago. These Files Contain the Only Authentic History of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County. (Copyright Applied for) 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1876 Yesterday was a grand day for the fraternity of Odd Fellows, and one that will ever be remembered by the participants in the celebration. It has been a custom among the brotherhood to celebrate the anniversary of the foundation of their order by some sort of a demonstration and festival. A year ago the Los Angeles lodges invited their Anaheim brothers to celebrate with them the anniversary of the introduction of Odd Fellowship into the United States, promising to join with Anaheim the succeeding year. The year rolled around, and yesterday a special excursion train, fitted out by Mr. Hewitt, who is ever ready to aid with his railroad facilities, and filled with nearly two hundred members of the Los Angeles lodges, arrived in Anaheim, ready and eager for the pleasure which was in store for them, well knowing that when Anaheim promised a good time, it meant business. The musicians who form "the little German band" were brought down with them. On the arrival of the train, the party repaired to the Odd Fellows' hall, on Los Angeles street, and a procession of 143 was formed. They marched along Los Angeles and Center streets to the Tivoli Garden, where everything had been prepared for their reception. The ladies found their way thither in the many carriages which blocked the thoroughfare for a long distance from the entrance to the grounds. Soon after their arrival, they crowded the grand pavilion to listen to some eloquent speeches, delivered by Mr. John Fischer, who was the orator of the day, and of the Los Angeles lodges, arrived in Anaheim, ready and eager for the pleasure which was in store for them, well knowing that when Anaheim promised a good time, it meant business. The musicians who form "the little German band" were brought down with them. On the arrival of the train, the party repaired to the Odd Fellows' hall, on Los Angeles street, and a procession of 143 was formed. They marched along Los Angeles and Center streets to the Tivoli Garden, where everything had been prepared for their reception. The ladies found their way thither in the many carriages which blocked the thoroughfare for a long distance from the entrance to the grounds. Soon after their arrival, they crowded the grand pavilion to listen to some eloquent speeches, delivered by Mr. John Fischer, who was the orator of the day, and Messrs. Bailey, Huber and Morton. The speeches were followed by music, and at noon all retired to the dinner tables, which were spread in every arbor and shady nook. Long tables were spread in the main grove, groaning with the weight of solids, fluids and luxuries of every description. Some, with that Bohemian freedom so peculiar to the newspaper fraternity, wandered from grove to grove, gossiping with all, and still keeping an eye upon the main objects of the gathering. Among those we noticed the handsome editor of the Los Angeles Herald, with an enormous loaf of bread under his arm, a boquet in one hand and the leg of a chicken in the other, elbowing his way from table to table, and, in the most polite manner possible, gobbling up the good things. There was enough and to spare, and after eating was over the crowd dispersed, some retiring to shady nooks to smoke their cigars and chat with the ladies, and others took part in the dancing. Everything possible was done to render the occasion a delightful one. We can hardly name the hosts of acquaintances we met upon the grounds and who visited our office during the day, and so we extend our thanks generally to the many who honored The Gazette with a call. (The editor of the Los Angeles Herald spoken of above was Joseph D. Lynch, who passed away several years ago.—Ed.) One of the prettiest sights in Anaheim at this season is the highly-prized row of poplar trees on Center street, which are now fully leaved out and afford grateful shade to the entire street. Two of the parties who started with the Forster band of horses, bound for Chicago, returned yesterday to hunt for some horses which had strayed from the drove. Their report of the trip is not at all flattering. The petition of Mrs. Louise Keller for partial distribution was dismissed by the probate court on account of insufficient notice. Spadra is to have a $5000 school building two stories high. The upper part will be used as a Masonic lodge room. H. S. Austin, Jr., has sold five windmills within the past week. The mill for which he is agent is a general favorite and possesses many advantages over others. Byron Clark of Fairview brought to this office some well-developed Languedoc almonds grown on a tree four years old. Orange Items—A. C. Bowers has received a pocket telegraph machine direct from Boston. He proposes to be a "way up" operator. Mr. Pendleton is his preceptor—D. W. C. Dimmick can get off a load of hay in 1½ seconds (when the hay gets off too).—Ed Parker pilots a mower this season.—Captain Knox informs us that he will have water in our ditches by the last of the week. His office will be at J. W. Anderson & Company's store, hold its annual Friday, May 16 counties will allow Daniel Bay from San Francisco an ailment of improving and Frank Eyre has been elected proposes to stay out late by 8 o'clock. Carl Press his labors will pipe layers along well, all a few days spit his labors again. Harry C. of death at the from Kansas nursing him. John Merle city, is danger resided in An Norman who has been at the home Canada and c Census Ma children in th and 17 years Children under Last year's ter of all ch eight census children of al The land over, who haw of America day shortly a sidewalk, pick nearest saloon "That's t "Is it?" it was only a The land time Tim con Byron Clark of Fairview brought to this office some well-developed Languedoc almonds grown on a tree four years old. Orange Items—A. C. Bowers has received a pocket telegraph machine direct from Boston. He proposes to be a "way up" operator. Mr. Pendleton is his preceptor—D. W. C. Dimmick can get off a load of hay in 1½ seconds (when the hay gets off too). Ed Parker pilots a mower this season. Captain Knox informs us that he will have water in our ditches by the last of the week. His office will be at J. W. Anderson & Company's store, where applications can be made. The election on the twenty-second stood 19 for tax and 11 opposed. The tax to be levied is $700. M. F. Parker was elected assessor and collector. On the suggestion of the correspondent from Westminster as to a name for the proposed new county, we suggest "Orange," it being applicable and less liable to be butchered in spelling. (This is the first time the name of Orange was ever suggested for the proposed new county. The name originally suggested was Anaheim county, and when the bill was defeated in the legislature the second bill named the proposed county Santa Ana.—Ed.). The Valley News will be born on Saturday. Anxiously do we await the birth of that enterprise. (The Valley News was the first paper printed in Santa Ana, and the editor was Nap Donovan.—Ed.) Born—In Anaheim, April 27, to the wife of Fred W. Athearn, a son. (This is Fred G. Athearn, now living in San Francisco.—Ed.) Married—In Los Angeles, April 24, W. Collins to Miss Sallie Chapin, both of Anaheim. Married—On April 23, at the residence of the bride's parents in Santa Ana, by the Rev. L. A. Smith, John H. West to Miss Clara E. Wilkins, all of Santa Ana. We understand that Mr. Montgomery of Orange has formed a partnership with R. W. Scott of this city and will practice law in connection with that gentleman. Mrs. Partington is at the Pico House in Los Angeles. J. R. Toberman, ex-mayor of Los Angeles, was in Anaheim yesterday. Mrs. Arcadia de Baker paid on Monday, under protest, her assessment to the Main street sewer fund of Los Angeles, and will immediately bring suit for the amount, claiming that the assessment is illegal. S OF LONG AGO Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of a Century Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. Copyright Applied for) 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1901 Herman Gebert and Aguste Krause of this city have been licensed to wed. Druggist Derge has returned from a two weeks' visit to his mines in Kern county. Superior Judge Ballard will exchange places for a week with Judge Waldo M. York of the Los Angeles superior court, beginning tomorrow. Camp Hi Bledsoe, U. C. V., of this county, has decided to hold its annual picnic at the county park, in Santiago canyon, Friday, May 10. Union and Confederate veterans from adjoining counties will attend. Daniel Baker, editor of the Santa Ana Bulletin, has returned from San Francisco; where he underwent a surgical operation for an ailment of the throat. Reports are to the effect that he is improving and will soon be himself again. Frank Ey was over from Santa Ana the other day. Frank has been elected chairman of the city trustees of that town. He proposes to introduce a curfew ordinance compelling all kids who stay out late at night smoking cigarettes to be home and in bed. NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR PAYING NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City of Anaheim, at the office of the City Clerk of said City, up to the hour of eight o'clock P. M. of Thursday the 13th day of May, 1926, for the furnishing of all labor and material required for grading and the construction and completion of approximately 355 linear feet of curb, 2906 square feet of sidewalk and 3070 square feet of 5 inch asphaltic concrete pavement, on West Center Street between Helena and Palm Streets. Said work shall be done in accordance with the plans on file in the office of the City Engineer, marked and designated "West Center Street Improvement Plan, Street Improvement No. 58," and in accordance with the specifications therefor on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City, which specifications are marked and designated: "Specifications No. 34, Series of 1924, for the Construction of Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, City of Anaheim, California," "General Specifications No. 36, Series of 1925, For Public Work, City of Anaheim, California," and Ordinance No. 404 of said City. Instructions to bidders (including information regarding security required of bidders), plans, specifications and form of contract may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon the deposit of Five Dollars ($5.00), said deposit to be refunded upon the return to the City Engineer of said plans and forms. 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. Dated this 19th day of April, 1926. EDWARD B. MERRITT, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim. 4-22-31 NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT Anaheim Union Water Company, location of principal place of business. hold its annual picnic at the county park in Santiago canyon, Friday, May 10. Union and Confederate veterans from adjoining counties will attend. Daniel Baker, editor of the Santa Ana Bulletin, has returned from San Francisco; where he underwent a surgical operation for an ailment of the throat. Reports are to the effect that he is improving and will soon be himself again. Frank Ey was over from Santa Ana the other day. Frank has been elected chairman of the city trustees of that town. He proposes to introduce a curfew ordinance compelling all kids who stay out late at night smoking cigarettes to be home and in bed by 8 o'clock. Carl Pressel is home from Perris for a few days’ rest from his labors with Clarence Groat’s force of cement workers and pipe layers. He says Groat has 82 men at work and is getting along well, although he is anxious to employ more men. After a few days spent at home, Carl will return to Perris to take up his labors again. Harry C. Hughey, uncle of Gene Adams, is lying at the point of death at the residence of that gentleman. He recently arrived from Kansas. His sister came up from Long Beach and is nursing him. John Meredith, an old and highly respected resident of this city, is dangerously ill. Mr. Meredith is 73 years old and has resided in Anaheim for more than 30 years. Norman Richardson, aged 21, a nephew of Mrs. J. B. Rae, who has been visiting with Mr. Rae for some weeks past, died at the home of that gentleman on Friday. He was a native of Canada and came here for the benefit of his health. Dr. G. H. Bailey and wife have gone to Phoenix, Ariz., from Mazatlan, whither they departed from this city in November last. Miss Zelma Bailey and her sister, George, remain at Mazatlan, the guests of their brother, who is building up quite a lucrative dental practice. St. Michael’s guild will meet this (Thursday) afternoon, at 2 o’clock, with Mrs. Hanna, at Miraflores. Census Marshal Middleham has turned in his report of census children in this district. He finds boys between the ages of 5 and 17 years, 472; girls, 259; Mongolians, boys, 1. Total, 732. Children under 5, 201. Total number of children in district, 933. Last year’s totals: Number of census children, 724. Total number of all children in the district, 893. The district has gained eight census children during the year, and has an increase of 40 children of all ages under 17 years. The landlord is telling a new story about an Irishman, just over, who had been told money could be picked up in the streets of America. Pat was walking along a public thoroughfare one day shortly after his arrival, and seeing a tin tag lying upon the sidewalk, picked it up, imagining it was money. He went to the nearest saloon, tossed it upon the bar and called for a glass of beer. “That’s tin,” said the barkeeper. “Is it?” replied Pat. “Then have wan wid me. I thought it was only a five.” The landlord will spring the story on Tim Carroll the first time Tim comes to town. Arthur Porter of Fullerton, who has been quite seriously ill... The landlord is telling a new story about an Irishman, just over, who had been told money could be picked up in the streets of America. Pat was walking along a public thoroughfare one day shortly after his arrival, and seeing a tin tag lying upon the sidewalk, picked it up, imagining it was money. He went to the nearest saloon, tossed it upon the bar and called for a glass of beer. "That's tin," said the barkeeper. "Is it?" replied Pat. "Then have wan wid me. I thought it was only a five." The landlord will spring the story on Tim Carroll the first time Tim comes to town. Arthur Porter of Fullerton, who has been quite seriously ill with pneumonia for some weeks past, is recovering and will probably soon be out again. Rev. F. R. Holcomb of Fullerton was in town one day last week on a brief visit. Miss Minna Roper comes over from Santa Ana once a week to give singing lessons to a numerous class who are making meritorious headway in vocalizing. Miss Roper is reckoned the prettiest girl in Santa Ana, and has a wonderful voice. She is going to New York to study singing under some of the leading instructors, and will be absent several months. A dozen head of horses have been stolen in Orange county during the past two weeks. Horses have been stolen from Capistrano, Garden Grove, La Mirada and other places. No arrests have been made. An enjoyable entertainment was given at the opera house on Monday evening for the purpose of procuring funds for the purchase of a flag for the high school. Quite a sum of money was secured for the laudable purpose. Much of the credit for the performance is due Mrs. Schneider, who took an active part in arranging the affair. The program included selections by the Fullerton orchestra and Glee Club, a minstrel overture by the Fullerton high, a May pole dance by Fullerton high school girls, vocal solos by Miss Melanie Cahen, Miss Grace Smith, Miss Christine Nelson and Miss Edna Wilder. A short play, "A Cyclone for a Cent," in which parts were taken by Charles Schindler, Mary Mills, Eugene Bayha, Faith Roberts, Louisa Paschall, and Fay McKinley. The entertainment concluded with a social hop. The rainiest day Anacheimers have seen in a long time was experienced on Tuesday, when rain began falling at 7 o'clock and continued with slight intermissions during the day. Up to yesterday morning at 7 o'clock, .95 of an inch had fallen, according to Mr. Darling's gauge. Hail fell in such quantities that boys gathered it up and had some snowballing. SEALED BIDS FURNISHING given that sealed by the City of Anaheim on the hour of eight noon on Friday the 13th day furnishing of all required for grading and completion of sidewalk and 55 inch asphaltic on West Center Avenue and Palm Zone in accordance with the office of the Street Improvement No. 58," with the specific in the office of City, which specifi- cations No. 36, Public Work, City, "and Ordinance orders (including insecurity required specifications and may be obtained at Engineer upon dollars ($5.00), said upon the return of said plans and fees of the City of the right to reject guard of Trustees of April, 1926. B. MERRITT, City of Anaheim. LUMBER MEASURED WITH THE GOLDEN RULE We are ready to meet your building needs! 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