anaheim-gazette 1927-03-31

Pioneer Resident Recalls Olden Days Mrs. Sarah Bixby Smith Reads Interesting Historical Paper At a meeting of the Orange County Historical Society Monday, Mrs. Sarah Bixby Smith of Claremont read a paper detailing incidents of the early days in this section. Mrs. Smith's father was Llewelyn Bixby, a member of the firm of Flint, Bixby Company, which operated upon an extensive scale as sheep growers as well as in merchandising and staging, and also a member of the firm of Flint, Bixby & Irvine, the first American owners of the San Joaquin ranch in this county. Perhaps the most interesting of the many happenings detailed by Mrs. Smith was the story of the drive of a great band of sheep from Illinois to California in 1853 and 1854. The story was taken from a diary kept by Mrs. Smith's uncle. The drive was through Sale Lake and across the desert to San Bernardino, then northward to San Jose. One of the old Spanish land grants was bought by the Bixbys from Juan Temple. This land had cost Temple 10 cents an acre. Though her home was in Los Angeles as a child Mrs. Smith spent most of her week-ends and vacations at the Alamitos and Cerritos ranch houses. Her early day experiences are the foundation of her book, "Adobe Days." Mrs. Bixby closed her address last evening by reading a number of poems dealing with California scenes and incidents. As a part of the evening's program, old-time songs were sung by Miss Elizabeth Easton. Among them were "Sweet Alice Ben Bolt" and "Annie Laurie." Mrs. J. E. Pleazants, vice-president of the club, presided. ASSESSMENTS IN MARCH? Many very serious struggles in policies are not over "principles' at all, but over purely selfish relations of one part of the community or another to the general operation of the law. Such is the fight, going on for many years, in the legislature over the time Buena Park Notes (By MRS. J. P. ROHISON) Clay McGee is home with an honorable discharge after three years' service in the United States army. He has been stationed in the field artillery division at Oahu, Honolulu. Roland E. Dye, one of the county officers of the Boy Scouts, spoke Sunday evening at the Congregational church. Frank Banning surprised his friends last week by going to housekeeping on Whitacker avenue. Mr. Banning and Miss Lucille Sale of San Antonio, Texas, were married March 18, at the home of her sister in Los Angeles. Mrs. Harbaugh of South Bend, Ind.; Mrs. Penrod and Miss Mattie Penrod of Fullerton were Tuesday luncheon guests of Mrs. J. F. Simpson. Mrs. C. L. McComber is visiting her son, Gerald McComber, at Phoenix, Ariz. Dr. D. W. Hasson is seriously ill at his home on Tenth street. Mrs. C. H. Owens was operated on at the Anaheim Community hospital Thursday. Mrs. Fred Stevens was also operated on the same day. Both are reported to be getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs. E. W. Thurman entertained a group of young matrons at a luncheon Friday afternoon. Her guests were Mrs. Edna Holbrook of Santa Ana, Mrs. Helen Stickley and Mrs. Marjorie Madsen of Anaheim, Mrs. Irma McGuire of Fullerton and Mrs. Ruth Kenny of Buena Park. S. E. Middleton and family, Mrs. F. B. Walls and son, and C. W. Middleton motored to Mount Baldy Friday. Carl Christian has sold his house on Eighth street to J. J., Goedell. Mr. Christian expects to join his family in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Calloway and son, Alton, returned Friday evening from a week's trip to Oakland. The men of the Eastern Star entertained the ladies at the meeting last week. A delicious supper was served, followed by a musical program by Professor Axworthy, assisted by Mr. McCarthy and Miss Thompkins of Santa Ana and Miss Allen of Orange. The pupils of the seventh and eighth grades of our schools, accompanied by their teachers, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Parham, enjoyed a picnic at the Orange County park Friday afternoon and evening. Camels On To Boat Trekked Across Loads The maintenance across the Colorado plains problem the early days owe according to a case issue of Touring most novel means in attempting to the employment declares in an article the Camel Corps. The Colorado obstacle to prevailing portation, the was insufficient horses and mules roads.To Gen connected with the war department came the idea Secretary of War on Beale's securing an app provide the animals bought in Consolidated later another chased They American transport and in February across country where they went to San Antoine balance distribution They made the Los Angeles in between Fort Tern N.M.Although virtues, the recourse not a unite the soldiers and prejudiced against reason it is reverse perverse and conquer their drivers on cason Each a thousand pounds travel from 30 said They were auction at Berkshire bought Tejon ranch.A chased by Fran ASSESSMENTS IN MARCH? Many very serious struggles in policies are not over "principles" at all, but over purely selfish relations of one part of the community or another to the general operation of the law. Such is the fight, going on for many years, in the legislature over the time for the annual property assessment. Our county assessors do their work, or try to do it, all early in March. The figures are "as of the first Monday in March." Session after session, there is a measure proposed in the legislature to put back the assessment time to the first of January. Session after session, this proposal is beaten. It is supported by some assessors, opposed by others. The usual argument for it is that it would afford the assessors more time in which to do their actual work. The assessor does not pretend to do all his work on the first Monday in March. It is just "as of the first Monday in March." What he has to do is to adjust his figures satisfactorily to the public in time for the actual collection of taxes to begin in the following October. There are many things to intervene. The assessment rolls must be completed. The supervisors must have the books in time so they can sit as a board of equalization, to raise or lower figures that are improper. The totals must be made, and the necessary tax rate worked out and applied to each piece of property, before the tax rolls can be calculated. All this takes time. The assessors would like not to be rushed, contending that an earlier assessment would enable them to distribute their year's work more conveniently. Whatever the assessors want, the farmers of the state oppose the change in the date for reasons that are pertinent to them. The farther back the assessment, the more likely their tax bills are to be high. They mature their crops in the fall. Their goods may be sold early or late. If late, they are almost certain to have dried fruit, or grain, or hay, in stock still in January, or February. They will be much more likely to be sold out in March. On the other hand, the merchant, paying taxes on his stock of goods, is much more likely to have a large quantity on hand on the first Monday in March than in the beginning of January, after the holiday rush. His stocks are low in January. They ought to be much higher in March for the spring trade. Here is no moral principle, just a set of material facts about the "incidence" of a tax. In theory, all taxes are perfectly distributed. In fact, they sometimes hit in one way, sometimes in another. Those who fight a change in the date of assessment wish to be sure that the change does not increase their tax bill. CHART No. 6481 REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE First National AT ANAHEIM, IN THE STATE OF CASTLE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON MARK RESOURCES 1 a Loans and discounts, including rediscounts, acceptances of other banks and foreign bills of exchange or drafts, sold with indorsement of this bank Total loans 2 Overdrafts, secured; none; unsecured. 3 U.S. Government securities owned: a Deposited to secure circulation (U.S. bonds par value) b All other United States Government securities (including premiums, if any) Total 4 Other stocks, securities, etc., owned: 6 Banking House, none; Furniture and fixtures $71,203.65 7 Real estate owned other than banking house 8 Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank 9 Items with Federal Reserve Bank in process of collection 10 Cash in vault and amount due from national banks 13 Checks on other banks in the same city or town as reporting bank Total of Items 9, 10, and 13 14 b Miscellaneous cash items 15 Redemption fund with U.S. Treasurer and Cue from U.S. Treasurer Total LIABILITIES 19 Capital stock paid in 20 Surplus fund Measure to Protect California Motorists A move to protect California owners of motor vehicles used for commercial purposes against unfair competition from persons outside the state has been made by officials of the division of motor vehicles. Division officials announced they proposed to do this by offering an amendment to the motor vehicle act that would preclude taxi drivers and owners of trucks from dropping into California for a few months' business each year without taking out a California license. Under the present law non-residents may remain in the state six months without securing a California license. The amendment proposed by the division officials will permit only owners of pleasure vehicles to do this, owners of cars used for commercial purposes being required to secure a license immediately at the regular commercial rates. The proposal is sponsored by Frank G. Snook, chief of the division, who declares numerous complaints have been made to him by Californians that outsiders are taking unfair advantage of the liberal non-resident provisions of the California law. A famous scientist says that it is man's brain development which shortens his life. If this is true, we know some folks who ought to live to be a thousand at least. LIABILITIES 19. Capital stock paid in. 20. Surplus fund 21. a Undivided profits, $96,785.66. c Less current expenses paid. 23. Circulating notes outstanding. 26. Amount due to State banks, and trust companies. 27. Certified checks outstanding. 28. Cashier's checks outstanding. Total of Items 26, 27, and 28. Demand deposits (other than bank deposits) subject to Reserve (deposits payable within 30 days): 29. Individual deposits subject to check. Total of demand deposits (other than bank deposits) subject to Reserve, Item 29. Time deposits subject to Reserve (payable after 30 days, or more notice, and postal savings): 35. Certificates of deposit (other than for money borrowed). 36. State, county, or other municipal deposits secured by pledge of assets of this bank or surety bond. 37. Other time deposits. 38. Postal savings deposits. Total of time deposits subject to Reserve, Items 35, 36, 37, and 38. 39. United States deposits (other than postal savings), including War Loan deposit account and deposits of United States disbursing officers. 49. Liabilities other than those above stated. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, SEAL: Correct—Attest: H. H. BENJAMIN, WM. J. SIEMANN, H. A. JOHNSTON, Directors. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day. LEONARD EVI ANAHEIM GAZETTE NOTES (ON) an honoree years' army. He and artillery county of Sunday church. Friends keeping on and in Texas, the home end, Ind.; Pennrod of moon guests sitting her enniz, Ariz. usually ill at catered on hospital was also Both are well as pertained a luncheon were Ana, Mrs. Horle Madole McGuire of Kenny of Mrs. F. B. Middleton day. house on rodell. Mr. family in y and son. from star entering last was served by Mr. Mc of Santa Juge. and eighth spanied by and Mrs. the Moon and Camels Once Used To Bring Freight Trekked Across Desert With Loads for California The maintenance of transportation across the Colorado desert was a perplexing problem in the Southwest in the early days of American occupation, according to a contributor to the April issue of Touring Topics. One of the most novel means which was utilized in attempting to solve it was through the employment of camels, the author declares in an article entitled, "When the Camel Corps Came to Los Angeles." The Colorado desert was a formidable obstacle to prevailing means of transportation, the author asserts. There was insufficient water and food for horses and mules, and virtually no roads. To General E. F. Beale, then connected with the western division of the war department, it is reported, came the idea of employing camels. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, acting on Beale's report, succeeded in securing an appropriation of $30,000 to provide the animals. Thirty-three were bought in Constantinople at one time, and later another group of 44 were purchased. They were brought on an American transport to Indianola, Texas, and in February, 1857, were herded across country to Alhuquerque, N. M., where they were divided, some being sent to San Antonio, Texas, and the balance distributed further westward. They made their first appearance in Los Angeles in 1858, carrying supplies between Fort Tejon and Fort Defiance, N. M. Although Beale extolled their virtues, the records indicate that they were not a unqualified success. Both the soldiers and the army mules were prejudiced against them, not without reason it is related, for they were a perverse and contrary lot that fled from their drivers on every favorable occasion. Each animal was packed with a thousand pounds of supplies and could travel from 30 to 40 miles a day, it is said. They were finally disposed of at auction at Benicia. Beale, it is reported, bought some for use on his Tejon ranch. Another group was purchased by Franchohman who used them. SUPERVISORS' PROCEEDINGS State aid was ordered granted to Laura Brown. The application of Cipriano J. Erre carte for renewal of pool room license was granted. A resolution relative to telephone service at La Habra was regularly adopted. The contract for the improvement of certain streets and alleys and a certain right-of-way at Sunset Beach, in the county of Orange, known as County Improvement No. 6, was awarded to W. M. Ledbetter & Company. Deed for right-of-way from M. M. Parmenter, et al., in the Third road district, was accepted and declared a public highway. Deed for right-of-way from Ethel C. Duntley, et al., in the Third road district, was accepted and declared a public highway. Deed for right-of-way from Charles Foster, et al., in the Third road district, was accepted and declared a public highway. The audit firm now checking the road department was given permission to call on any office in matters pertaining to checking for report of the road department. Superintendent of hospital, Dr. Harry E. Zalser, was authorized to attend the convention at Sacramento, and have his actual expenses paid. The county auditor was authorized to approve the warrant for $2800 on the advertising fund in favor of George W. Reild secretary of the California Valencia Orange Show—to be used for advertising Orange county. Map tract No. 752 was accepted by the board and the same referred to the city engineer of the city of Orange. The chairman was autoghrized to approve the bond on map tract No. 645, and map tract No. 645 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. The chairman was authorized to approve the bond on map tract No. 620, and map tract No. 620 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Deed for right-of-way from Liberty Bank of America, et al., in the Second road district, was accepted and declared a public highway. Blds will be received up to 11 a.m. April 19, 1927, at the office of the county clerk, and then publicly opened. Early hatched chicks are usually more profitable than the late hatched ones. Leghorns should be hatched by the fore part of May in most parts of the country—that is, if you want them to be in good laying condition by the middle of October or the fore part of November. Heavier breeds such as Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, and Wyandottes should be hatched not later than the middle of April—if you are going to have them laying at the most profitable season of the year. A booklet was sent over the telegraph wires the other day under the tele-photo process. But that isn't so much. They have been sending money by wire for a long time. NOTICE INVITING BIDS Santa Ana, California, March 29, 1927. In pursuance of a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange, California, adopted March 29th, 1927, directing this notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the said Board will receive at its office at the Court House at Santa Ana, at or before the hour of 11 o'clock A.M. of April 19th, 1927, sealed bids or proposals of the grading and gravelling of the following roads: Orange Avenue from Euclid Avenue West to Brookhurst Avenue and Dale Avenue from Linecoln Avenue North to the Southwesterly boundary line of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company's Right-of-way. Blds must be made on the form provided for the purpose addressed to the Board of Supervisors, Orange County, California, marked "Bid for the Grading and Gravelling of Orange Avenue and Dale Avenue." The work to be done in accordance with the profiles, plans and specifications adopted by the Board of Supervisors, on file in the office of said Board and in the office of the County Superintendent of Highways in the Hall of Records. The bidder must submit with his proposal a satisfactory check certified by a responsible bank and payable to the order of the County of Orange, or a bidder's bond for an amount not less than five (5) per cent of the aggregate sum of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed contract if the same is awarded to him, and in event of failure to enter into The records indicate that they were not a unqualified success. Both the soldiers and the army mules were prejudiced against them, not without reason it is related, for they were a pervers and contrary lot that fled from their drivers on every favorable occasion. Each animal was packed with a thousand pounds of supplies and could travel from 30 to 40 miles a day, it is said. They were finally disposed of at auction at Benale, Beale, it is reported, bought some for use on his Tejon ranch. Another group was purchased by Frenchmen, who used them in transporting salt to Virginia City, and another herd was taken to Arizona and employed in packing ore from the Silver King mine to Yuma. The last of the animals, it is believed, perished in 1891 near Harrisburg, Ariz., thus ending one of the most quixotic episodes in the glamorous history of the Southwest. Hawkins, Tommie and Everette Nuttall. Many pretty gifts were received by the newlyweds. Property Wanted ORANGE GROVE WANTED—10 or 20 acres, in the vicinity of Anaheim; must have house on it. Address R. T. Baxter, 1551 Hampel Street, Oakland, Calif. Reserve District No. 12 PORT OF CONDITION OF National Bank IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. OF BUSINESS ON MARCH 23, 1927 RESOURCES including rediscounts, acc banks and foreign bills of sale with indorsement of $1,580,037.94 one; unsecured, $3166.34 ties owned: circulation (U. S. bonds par 100,000.00 times Government securities (if any)..... furnitures, etc., owned:.....202,150.00 Furniture and fixtures.....71,203.65 than banking house.....72,996.67 General Reserve Bank.....118,945.99 Reserve Bank in process of due from national banks in the same city or town as 9, 10, and 13.....149,819.20 iams.....1,652.61 S. Treasurer and Cue from 5,000.00 LIABILITIES $2,592,442.55 $150,000.00 50,000.00 city engineer of the city of Orange. The chairman was authorized to approve the bond on map tract No. 645, and map tract No. 645 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. The chairman was authorized to approve the bond on map tract No. 620, and map tract No. 620 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. 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