anaheim-gazette 1927-01-20

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. 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK THE GAZETTE DESTROYED BY FIRE The item in this column is taken from The Gazette of date of February 3, 1877, the office having been destroyed by fire on the morning of January 17. The fire was the most disastrous that had ever visited the town. The newspaper office was entirely destroyed, only the books and files being saved. Richard Melrose, editor of the paper, left for San Francisco early the following morning, while the embers of the fire were still smouldering, and purchased a new plant. The paper did not reappear again until February 3, which it will be admitted was speedy work: ANAHEIM'S BIG FIRE! The Progress of the Flames; Herculean Efforts to Subdue Them; Estimated Value of Property Destroyed, Amount of Insurance, Etc. On the morning of Wednesday, the 17th of January, as the employes of The Gazette were about to go home, a little after 12 o'clock, they saw a strong light burning in the rear of Enterprise hall, and the alarm of fire was promptly given. The citizens turned out with their usual promptitude and almost all the able-bodied men in town were quickly on the scene, ready and willing to aid by every means in their power in the subjugation of the flames. The wind was blowing lightly from the southeast, but fortunately not enough to materially aid the fire. Commencing in the rear of Enterprise hall, the flames spread quickly over the entire hall, which soon became one burning mass and Carl Auctioneer Santa Ana said he had resided in Chile, and was first last afternoon. Remains to Zeyn, F. A., F. Shanley, by those who leaves two d Wilhelmina. Anaheim of officers M and visitors acted as instruc The officers Philip H. Kru F. A. Korn, marshal; S. junior deacons junior stewards was followed peace and h On the morning of Wednesday, the 17th of January, as the employees of The Gazette were about to go home, a little after 12 o'clock, they saw a strong light burning in the rear of Enterprise hall, and the alarm of fire was promptly given. The citizens turned out with their usual promptitude and almost all the able-bodied men in town were quickly on the scene, ready and willing to aid by every means in their power in the subjugation of the flames. The wind was blowing lightly from the southeast, but fortunately not enough to materially aid the fire. Commencing in the rear of Enterprise hall, the flames spread quickly over the entire hall, which soon became one burning mass and continued until Judge Bailey's office, the Chinese laundry and Conrad's saloon were entirely consumed. The flames then crossed the alleyway and Mrs. Kuchel's building, occupied by the Messrs. Plato and The Anaheim Gazette, also succumbed to their powers. The entire block between the Odd Fellows hall and the store formerly occupied by Calisher was razed to the ground. The Odd Fellows building was, for a considerable time, in great danger, the window sills being burned completely out, and all woodwork on the side fronting on the fire was destroyed. Thanks to the energetic conduct of the Odd Fellows, however, it was saved, inspite of the smoke and heat, which rendered working inside almost impossible. Our friend, Isaac Cohen, was immensely relieved when he heard the building pronounced out of danger, as he carried a large stock without a dollar of insurance. He may thank bricks and iron doors for his safety. Good effective work was also done on the old Carrillo place, Sin Si Wan's store. Back's furniture depot and Antonio Romo's restaurant to prevent the flames from crossing the street. This danger, which at one time, when Romo's restaurant took fire, seemed imminent, was finally averted; and so the town, which at that time seemed doomed, was saved. In this, as in all other fires in Anaheim, we noticed the same willingness on the part of all hands to do what they could, and the same lack of discipline and leaders, and of water and apparatus. That the fire did not spread to the livery stable and the Planters hotel was little short of a miracle. The rapidity with which the fire spread may be realized when we say that the first alarm was given at 12:10, and by 1:40 o'clock Mrs. Kuchel's building was in ruins. In one hour and twenty minutes some $15,000 worth of property was totally consumed. The buildings were all of wood, Enterprise hall alone containing about 80,000 feet of lumber. The following is a list of the estimated value of property, amount of insurance, etc., as near as we can get it: Odd Fellows hall; damages to windows, furniture, etc., $250; Backs Brothers, $50 damages to building; George Miller, Star restaurant, $150 damages, all insured in the Home Mutual. Mr. Siebert, agent, promptly ordered all necessary repairs and will settle the bills. The Enterprise Hall building, estimated value $6000, insured for $3000 in two policies—$1500 in the North British and Mercantile and $1500 in the Royal Canadian. These policies are temporarily disputed, pending the investigation of some legal technicalities connected therewith, and it is therefore impossible to say at present what may be the result. The buildings adjoining the Enterprise hall were insured for $1200 in the New Zealand Company, B. F. Siebert, agent, in favor of Mr. Jordan, and this claim is allowed in full. Coured was insured for $600 in the State Investment Company and his claim is allowed in full. His building was valued at $1000. Melrose & Athearn were insured for $2000 in the Firemans Fund and London Insurance Company. Menzel sustained damage to the amount of $40, which was settled by his company, the North British Commercial. A. T. Lewis lost household furniture to the amount of $50; no insurance. The Gazette building, owned by Mrs. Kuchel, was insured in the Hartford company for $1000 and valued at $3500. This claim Anaheim officers M and visitors acted as instruc The officers Philip H. Kr F. A. Korn marshal; S junior deacon junior steward was followed peace and h Woodmen officers Tue J. H. Clabau tenant; L. Z escort; Thor Sheldon, Jo installation tainment. Mr. Turn was stationed good sugar dusty in the weeks' vaca the Oxnard Major afternoon for train for his steps of his masked men gold piece satchel in w in his Place "Whatc of whom wo "Navel The rob to go and ne later, he tell of the thieves in an Aliso who had been recently bro Prof. R Spurgeon, d were married morning at Rev. J. S. T Mr. and Mrs left that eve home. Mrs. Vi a piano reci An admission Theodore growers of us a pleasant Dr. Will a brief prof connected therewith, and it is therefore impossible to say at present what may be the result. The buildings adjoining the Enterprise hall were insured for $1200 in the New Zealand Company, B. F. Siebert, agent, in favor of Mr. Jordan, and this claim is allowed in full. Courad was insured for $600 in the State Investment Company and his claim is allowed in full. His building was valued at $1000. Melrose & Athearn were insured for $2000 in the Firemans Fund and London Insurance Company. Menzel sustained damage to the amount of $40, which was settled by his company, the North British Commercial. A. T. Lewis lost household furniture to the amount of $50; no insurance. The Gazette building, owned by Mrs. Kuchel, was insured in the Hartford company for $1000 and valued at $3500. This claim was allowed in full. Messrs. Plato, who occupied the first floor, saved some portion of their stock, and had insurance to the extent of $5,500 in the Citizens, Glen Falls, Franklin and New Zealand companies. Their claims have been satisfactorily adjusted. Altogether, the town had a very narrow escape, and came out of its troubles as well as could be expected. A large crowd was on the scene, but good order was maintained throughout. There is no absolute certainty as to how the fire started. The brass band had been practicing in the Enterprise hall in the evening, and they report it was all safe when they left at about 10:30 o'clock. There was an old man who slept in the rear of the hall, whom it is conjectured may have caused it by the careless use of pipe and matches, but as we said before, there is no certainty. The town has, however, received another lesson it will do well to study. A Methodist church is about to be built at Indiana colony. The Presbyterian church will ordain their first minister on Sunday next. Mrs. Francis S. Miles and Mr. Charles Miles arrived here last evening from the east. Henry George addressed a Democratic meeting last night in Los Angeles. A wagon load of olives from the Old Mission orchard at San Juan Capistrano was brought into town for sale yesterday. There were large fires yesterday in the vicinity of Los Alamitos, and the stage driver also reported the fire in the hills near San Juan Capistrano to be still burning. There were 2768 votes cast in Los Angeles city. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1902 Carl August Lorenz died at his home, corner of Lemon and Santa Ana streets, at 5 o'clock, on Sunday afternoon. He succumbed to the infirmities due to old age. He was aged 85 years and one month. He was a native of Kroessen, Germany, and had resided in Anaheim since October, 1859. He lived eight years in Chile, and came hither with his family when the Mother Colony was first laid out. The funeral services occurred on Tuesday afternoon. A large concourse of sorrowing friends followed the remains to their last resting place. The pallbearers were J. P. Zeyn, F. A. Korn, William Koenig, H. Kroeger, C. Pressel and F. Shanley. Mr. Lorenz was esteemed as a man of sterling worth by those who knew him, and his death is regretted by all. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Louisa Boege of this city and Mrs. Wilhelmina Dorr of Los Angeles, to mourn his loss. Anaheim lodge No. 207, F. and A. M., held annual installation of officers Monday evening. There were about thirty members and visitors present. A. S. Bradford, retiring worshipful master, acted as installing officer, assisted by George C. Clark, marshal. The officers installed were William Crowther, worshipful master; Philip H. Krick, senior warden; T. S. Grimshaw, junior warden; F. A. Korn, treasurer; Joseph Helmsen, secretary; W. G. Potter, marshal; S. A. Walker, senior deacon; Walter H. Crowther, junior deacon; J. H. Enearl, senior steward; George S. Eddy, junior steward; Erwin Barr, tyler. The ceremony of installation was followed by a banquet. The usual pleasant time was had, peace and harmony prevailing. TIMETABLE A. T. & S. F. By Coast Lines In effect November 14, 1926 Trains to Los Angeles *No. 79 6:45 A.M. No. 71 11:57 A.M. $No. 73 4:46 P.M. No. 75 8:58 P.M. Trains From Los Angeles No. 78 2:00 A.M. No. 72 10:00 A.M. $No. 52 11:28 A.M. No. 74 3:16 P.M. No. 76 7:24 P.M. *Through sleepers to Kansas City, Minneapolis, Chicago and Grand Canyon. *Through sleepers to Denver, St Louis, Chicago and Grand Canyon connections. San Bernardino and River-side connection. *Through sleepers to Chicago from San Diego for "The Chief." Houston, Galveston, Texas, and New Orleans connections. C. A. WALKER, Agent. It is said that Queen Marie of Rumania will travel very simply when she comes to the United States. Does this mean that she will go from the steamer to the hotel in a yellow cab? When asked what she thinks of the flapper, Lady Astor replied: "I don't quite know what the flapper is." Neither do the rest of us, lady. CHURCH GALVARD Baptist, Galvary Baptist Woman's Union, first Thursday, all day. World Wide Guild, last Friday evening. Baptist Young People's Union, every Sunday evening. Sunday School, Eulogia Class, first Tuesday evening. Sunday School Fellowship Glass, fourth Tuesday evening. Baptist, German Ladies' Aid Missionary, first Thursday afternoon. Sunday School, Philathea Class, first Tuesday evening. Bible Classes, Non-Sectarian Bible Study Class, every Wednesday afternoon. Anaheim lodge No. 207, F. and A. M., held annual installation of officers Monday evening. There were about thirty members and visitors present. A. S. Bradford, retiring worshipful master, acted as installing officer, assisted by George C. Clark, marshal. The officers installed were William Crowther, worshipful master; Philip H. Krick, senior warden; T. S. Grimshaw, junior warden; F. A. Korn, treasurer; Joseph Helmsen, secretary; W. G. Potter, marshal; S. A. Walker, senior deacon; Walter H. Crowther, junior deacon; J. H. Enearl, senior steward; George S. Eddy, junior steward; Erwin Barr, tyler. The ceremony of installation was followed by a banquet. The usual pleasant time was had, peace and harmony prevailing. Woodmen of the World installed the following newly elected officers Tuesday evening: L. E. Miller, past consul commander; J. H. Clabaugh, consul commander; J. F. Ahlborn, adviser lieutenant; L. Z. Kroeger, banker; B. V. Beebe, clerk; F. G. Athearn, escort; Thomas Scott, watchman; Walter Natsch, sentry; A. H. Sheldon, Joseph M. Backs, F. Yungbluth, managers. After the installation, F. Borden of Los Angeles gave a stereopticon entertainment. The evening closed with a banquet. Mr. Turk returned some days ago from Louisiana, where he was stationed during the sugar making season. He reports a good sugar crop and the Beaumont oil fields revolutionizing industry in that part of the country. He will remain for a two weeks' vacation before going to Chino to resume his labors for the Oxnard company. Major Klokke of Los Angeles was in town on Saturday afternoon for business at the water office. He took the 5 o'clock train for his home and at a quarter past six, when within a few steps of his residence on Figueroa street, was held up by three masked men and robbed of his valuable gold watch and a $20 gold piece and several dollars in silver. He carried a hand satchel in which were a number of oranges picked from the trees in his Placentia orchard. "Whatcher got in there, pard?" asked one of the robbers, all of whom wore masks. "Navel oranges, help yourself," said the major. The robbers declined the kind offer, and the major was told to go and not to look behind. On reaching his home, a moment later, he telephoned the police, who at once went out in search of the thieves. The men were arrested on Monday, while in bed in an Aliso street lodging house. Property belonging to people who had been robbed was found on them. Two of them had recently broken jail in Oakland. Prof. R. L. Bisby, formerly of Santa Ana, and Miss Grace Spurgeon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Spurgeon of that city, were married at the home of the bride's parents on Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. S. Thompson of the Independent church of Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Bisby took the morning train for Los Angeles, and left that evening for San Francisco, where they will make their home. Mrs. Virginia Hamilton and a number of her pupils will give a piano recital at Back's hall next Tuesday evening, January 28. An admission fee of 10 cents will be charged. Theodore Staley, one of the prosperous orange and walnut growers of Placentia, was in town a day or two ago and made us a pleasant call. Dr. William Freeman was over from Fullerton yesterday on a brief professional visit. World Wide Guild, last Friday evening. Baptist Young People's Union, every Sunday evening. Sunday School, Eulogia Class, first Tuesday evening. Sunday School Fellowship Class, fourth Tuesday evening. Baptist, German Ladies' Aid Missionary, first Thursday afternoon. Sunday School, Philathea Class, first Tuesday evening. Bible Classes, Non-Seekand Bible Study Class, every Wednesday afternoon. Cottage Bible Class, every Monday evening. Catholicity, St.Bendface Young Ladies' Institute, first and third Tuesday evening. Young Men's Institute, second and fourth Tuesday evening. Episcopal, St.Michael's Helper's Guild, second and fourth Thursday afternoon. Evangelical Woman's Missionary Society, first Thursday afternoon. Young Women's Missionary Circle, third Tuesday evening. Ladies' Aid Society, third Thursday afternoon. League of Christian Endeavor, every Sunday evening. League of Christian Endeavor Social, second Friday evening. Lutheran Grape Ladies' Aid Society, first Thursday afternoon. Walter League, second Tuesday evening. Methodist Episcopal White Temple Ladies' Aid Society, first Thursday afternoon. Women's Foreign Missionary Society, second Thursday afternoon. W.F.M.S., King's Heralds, second Saturday afternoon. Woman's Home Missionary Society, third Thursday afternoon. Epworth League (Departmental), every Sunday evening. Sunday School, Pidella Class, fourth Thursday, all day. Sunday School, Y.M.P.Class, fourth Tuesday evening. Sunday School, Y.M.P.Class, second Tuesday afternoon. Sunday School, Philathea Class, second Tuesday evening. Methodist Episcopal Rose Woman's Missionary Society, second Tuesday afternoon. Young People's Missionary Society, second Friday evening. Knights Woman's Missionary Society, first Thursday afternoon. Young People's Society, every Sunday evening. Preachytexan Flower Mission, first Thursday afternoon. Woman's Bible Class, second Thursday afternoon. Woman's Missionary Society, third Thursday afternoon. Christian Endeavor, every Sunday evening. Sunday School, Co-Workers' Class, third Friday evening. Mrs. Virginia Hamilton and a number of her pupils will give a piano recital at Back's hall next Tuesday evening, January 28. An admission fee of 10 cents will be charged. Theodore Staley, one of the prosperous orange and walnut growers of Placentia, was in town a day or two ago and made us a pleasant call. Dr. William Freeman was over from Fullerton yesterday on a brief professional visit. Attorney Tipton has purchased the Hamilton place, west of town. H. Deutsch was a visitor in town yesterday from Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Max Posener, formerly of Santa Ana, have been divorced in El Paso. J. N. Anderson, a prominent attorney of Santa Ana, was in town yesterday. Oliver Hill says this is the driest weather he has ever seen in California, but he thinks we shall have a plenty of rain after awhile. Miss Josephine Alexander, primary teacher of Orangethorpe school, has been unable to be in school for some days past on account of sickness, and her place is being filled by Miss Grace Smith. Miss Ruth Smith has been spending her vacation with her mother and sister on Orangethorpe avenue. 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