anaheim-gazette 1928-02-16

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 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1878 From Orangethorpe Items—In a former letter to The Gazette, I represented the Coyote house as hastening to decay, and abandoned by its owners and dependents. But there is one exception. Old Lucilla, an Indian woman living in an adobe hut scarcely a stone's throw from the old house, still remains, and refuses to depart from the scenes of her youth. Old, feeble, and deaf, she lives only in the past, and clings to her old home with an affection which is touching to behold. On warm sunny days she sits in the shade of the old cottonwood trees which she planted many years ago, and crooning over some old Spanish ditty, or chanting some weird Indian dirge, dreams of the days gone by, when she was young and vigorous and surrounded by kindred and friends and all was stir and bustle around the old house. Her friends and companions have long since died or gone away, and she is left "the last leaf upon the tree." She has marked out the spot where she wishes to be buried and, doubtless, looks eagerly forward to the time when she will be at rest. The trees which she planted and tended have grown and flourished, and cast their shadows in the sun for many a year, and will continue to throw their shade upon the earth after the dusky hands which planted them shall have made their last movement. The dancing class met at Kroeger's hall on Saturday evening, and a permanent organization was made and Mr. D. R. M. Thompson employed as teacher. The rates adopted were as follows: Each gentleman will pay fifty cents for each lesson, with the privilege of bringing as many ladies as he sees fit. Any gentleman belonging to the class shall pay twenty-five cents for each lesson when he absents himself. No spectators will be allowed. The dancing class met at Kroeger's hall on Saturday evening and a permanent organization was made and Mr. D. R. M. Thompson employed as teacher. The rates adopted were as follows: Each gentleman will pay fifty cents for each lesson, with the privilege of bringing as many ladies as he sees fit. Any gentleman belonging to the class shall pay twenty-five cents for each lesson when he absents himself. No spectators will be allowed. The lessons will be given at Kroeger's hall every Saturday evening, commencing at half past seven. No new pupils will be taken after the third lesson. The class now comprises thirty-one members. To those who intend planting lemon trees this season we have a word of advice to give. Mr. G. H. Kellogg has at his place, on Los Angeles street, about eight hundred lemon trees between three and four years old, grown from cuttings. These trees he is selling at 25 cents each. As some of them are twelve feet high and already bearing fruit, it is needless to say that the price asked is ridiculously low. Friend Beebo of Yankee notion celebrity has had a very severe attack of gold fever. Last Sunday he went prospecting in the Santa Ana, and came home with his pockets overflowing with dirt, which he says will pay an ounce to the pan. Although we would hate to part with "Beeb," yet we congratulate him. Webster, Howe & Company, of the Garden Grove store, are selling dry wood, delivered in Anaheim at $6 per cord. There was more water in the Santa Ana river on last Tuesday than has been seen in that river for many years. In many places the water was four or five feet deep. The San Diego Union says: The down stage of Wednesday met with disaster at San Elego creek, near San Dieguito. The water proved to be very deep and rapid at the crossing, and the horses were unable to get through. The strong current overturned the stage and swept if down the stream. Both horses were drowned, and the driver was considerably bruised. The mail bags were fished out and brought here in a wagon, arriving at 1:30 yesterday. The letters were hardly wet at all, but the papers were nearly all reduced to pulp. Rev. A. Geyer, of the German Lutheran church, will preach at the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening, at 7:30 o'clock. All are invited to attend. It is said of Dona Eulalia Perez, the centennarian of San Gabriel valley, that her hair is undergoing a second change of color from gray to its original black. McDermott & Grimshaw are building a new phaeton for Mr. Langenberger. No San Francisco or eastern mail has been received in Anaheim for four days. Since our last report there has been 1½ inches of rain. Total for the season, 11¼ inches. There is more in sight, and damned be he who first cries, hold, enough! It is said of Dona Eulalia Perez, the centennarian of San Gabriel valley, that her hair is undergoing a second change of color from gray to its original black. McDermott & Grimshaw are building a new phaeton for Mr. Langenberger. No San Francisco or eastern mail has been received in Anaheim for four days. Since our last report there has been 1½ inches of rain. Total for the season, 11¼ inches. There is more in sight, and damned be he who first cries, hold, enough! We had a pleasant call yesterday from Mr. Shrewsbury of Santiago canyon. The prospects of that region are very flourishing. Bee feed will be abundant this year. Orangethorpe Items.—I shall attempt from time to time to give a description of some of the ranches in this district. I found Mr. B. H. Bancroft pruning his vineyard, which presents a fine appearance. The vines are from cuttings set out in 1876, and last season produced 25 pounds of grapes to a vine without any irrigation, exhibiting another instance of the fertility of the soil. Mr. Bancroft has over 1000 four-year-old seedling orange trees which he intends to have budded and transplanted very soon. His artesian well, which gave signs of failing during the drought, is now steadily increasing its flow of water. He also has a very pretty flower garden, which we will describe at some future time. Adjoining the land of Mr. Bancroft are the public school grounds, which are altogether too limited in extent. We understand that it is the intention of the school trustees to enlarge, fence, and improve these grounds as soon as they have sufficient funds at their disposal to enable them to do so. The schoolhouse is a cozy one, well finished and furnished. It possesses a good parlor organ, but has no library. Not far from the schoolhouse is the fine ranch of Mr. Schulte, its limits marked by rows of stately blue gums. An air of comfort and rural prosperity pervades this place. Mr. Schulte is one of the thriftiest farmers in this valley, as his well-tilled farm amply testifies. He owns a quarter section of excellent land enclosed by a substantial fence. There are a large number of fruit and shade trees. A fine locust grove attracted my attention. I also noticed an almond orchard which will come into bearing this year. Mr. Schulte has labored under the disadvantage of an insufficient supply of water, but notwithstanding this obstacle, his trees are in a thriving state. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1903 A pretty home wedding took place on Wednesday, February 11th, at 2:30 p.m., at the residence of Mr. H. Kroeger, when Miss Amy Kroeger became the bride of Mr. George J. Wisser of Fullerton. The charming bride was given away by her father. Miss Lina Kroeger, sister of the bride, and Miss Sophie Schindler, her niece, acted as bridesmaids. Louis and Henry Kroeger were groomsmen. The bride looked lovely in pearl gray peau de soie, cut en train and trimmed with spangled net, with underslip of gray taffeta. She carried natural orange blossoms and wore a spray of the same in her hair. Miss Lina Kroeger was charmingly gowned in gray silk chiffon and Miss Sophie Schindler was daintily attired in cream chiffon and lace. The parlor was decorated with long streamers of smylax and white lilies, the back parlor in violets and smylax, and the halls in greens. Only relatives were present. After the ceremony an elaborate dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Wisser left immediately for the north on a short honeymoon. They will be at home to their friends at 124 Amerige avenue, Fullerton, after February 25. The bride's going-away gown was a gray tailored suit worn with a soft blue silk waist and hat to match. The bride is one of Anaheim's most accomplished and charming daughters. Mr. Wisser is a well-known young business man of Fullerton. On Tuesday evening the residence of Peter Weisel, Jr., was entered by burglars during the absence of the family. Entrance was effected by forcing a rear door. The miscreants were evidently frightened away before accomplishing their purpose, as a short honeymoon. They will be at home to their friends at 124 Amerige avenue, Fullerton, after February 25. The bride's going-away gown was a gray tailored suit worn with a soft blue silk waist and hat to match. The bride is one of Anaheim's most accomplished and charming daughters. Mr. Wisser is a well-known young business man of Fullerton. On Tuesday evening the residence of Peter Weisel, Jr., was entered by burglars during the absence of the family. Entrance was effected by forcing a rear door. The miscreants were evidently frightened away before accomplishing their purpose, as a large bundle containing many valuable articles was found in one of the rooms. The thieves escaped with only a small amount of plunder. The social and progressive whist party given by the ladies of the Catholic church in Backs hall, on Monday evening was largely attended and proved to be a decided success. In the contest for prizes at progressive whist, Mrs. J. Backs carried off first honors and a beautiful silk handkerchief bag. The second prize, a handsome toilet set, fell to the Rev. Father Kaiser. Mrs. F. A. Backs won third prize, a silver mug, while the booby prize was awarded to Mrs. Tom Deitrich. Those not participating in the whist games played progressive euchre, etc. After the prizes had been awarded, the ladies served delicious refreshments which they had prepared. A game between members of Company E, National Guard of California, and a picked nine on Sunday resulted in a victory for the former by a score of 37 to 7. On next Sunday the winning team will cross bats with the Boys in Blue on the Lemon street grounds. Ben Kraemer is feeling pretty good on account of the arrival at his home of a bouncing girl on the sixteenth instant. Ed Zeus leaves next month for Thermal, where he will put in some time roughing it on Mr. Holcomb's ranch. During his absence, Carl Zeus will have charge of his livery stable here. Miss Ella Ruddock and Clinton W. Smith, both well-known and popular people of Fullerton, were married in that place yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at the residence of C. E. Ruddock. Jot Woods has returned to his position with the Bartlett, Stetson & Preston Company of Los Angeles, after a short lay-off on account of sickness. Max Nebelung has moved his insurance office from the Hahn livery stable office into the west end of the new Mitchell block. Miss Zoila Smythe, who has been visiting friends and relatives in town for several weeks, has returned to her home in Los Angeles. Miss Laura Roller of Los Angeles is visiting in town, the guest of Misses Jessie and Winifred Melrose. Mrs. A. L. Lewis will entertain the Ladies' Euchre Club at her home this afternoon. Sam Kraemer was in from Placentia on Monday. He in- Miss Zoila Smythe, who has been visiting friends and relatives in town for several weeks, has returned to her home in Los Angeles. Miss Laura Roller of Los Angeles is visiting in town, the guest of Misses Jessie and Winifred Melrose. Mrs. A. L. Lewis will entertain the Ladies' Euchre Club at her home this afternoon. Sam Kraemer was in from Placentia on Monday. He informs us that he will build a new residence to replace the one recently destroyed by fire. Arthur McDermont, manager of the Placentia Orange Growers' Association, has invented a novel scheme for washing oranges, by which one man, with the aid of two elevators and other accessories, does the work of eight men, and much more satisfactorily. The fruit is not handled during the process. Mr. Turner, who has been ill, is in the drug store again, after a rest of a couple of weeks. The board of supervisors on Tuesday decided to pass an ordinance establishing a quarantine against citrus trees from Florida on account of the prevalence there of "aleyrodes citri," otherwise known as the white fly. Adair Scott came down from Los Angeles yesterday on a short business trip. Mrs. Ernest Bentz and young son have departed for a visit to Purcell, I. T. Miss Florence Hedges of Brookshurst spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week in Los Angeles, visiting friends. Mrs. E. M. Carver and daughter, Mrs. L. C. Blake, were week-end visitors in Los Angeles. 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