anaheim-gazette 1928-04-12

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, APRIL 20, 1878 Our correspondent, Corydon, writes an interesting letter this week from which we take the following extracts: I recently visited the ranch of Messrs. Wakefield and Barr, in Olive district, about three miles from Anaheim, and while there was shown an orange tree of huge dimensions. This tree measures 45 inches in circumference a foot from the ground, and the year before last produced over 3000 oranges. It is said to be about 40 years of age and bids fair to live many years more. Two large pear trees are also worthy of mention. Each of these trees measures five and one-eighth feet in circumference and bears very heavily. There are on this ranch some ancient olive trees, their large size attesting their great age, while fig, walnut and other trees are to be found of good size and thrifty growth. This place is known as Olive ranch, and on it is located the old Santa Ana house, which is still in very good condition and is used by the owners as a residence. Barley, rye, alfalfa and flax are being cultivated this year. As high as 95 bushels of corn have been raised to the acre, and fields of barley have averaged 60 bushels. When it is considered that this land has been continually producing crops for half a century without artificial enrichment of the soil, its extraordinary strength and richness will not be questioned. Adjoining this place is the ranch of Mr. F. D. Mitchell, commonly known as the Alfalfa Dairy ranch. I found Mr. Mitchell at home and he kindly showed me about and gave me all the information in his power. This ranch was settled more than 75 years ago by Teodocio Yorba, and was afterward known as the Burruel rancho. The old adobe ranch is yet standing and is used as a dwelling house, but it bears the marks of wear and age. I first examined the trees which were planted many years ago by Spaniards who formerly lived here, and which have attained to great and fields of barley have averaged 60 bushels. When it is considered that this land has been continually producing crops for half a century without artificial enrichment of the soil, its extraordinary strength and richness will not be questioned. Adjoining this place is the ranch of Mr. F. D. Mitchell, commonly known as the Alfalfa Dairy ranch. I found Mr. Mitchell at home and he kindly showed me about and gave me all the information in his power. This ranch was settled more than 75 years ago by Teodocio Yorba, and was afterward known as the Burruel rancho. The old adobe ranch is yet standing and is used as a dwelling house, but it bears the marks of wear and age. I first examined the trees which were planted many years ago by Spaniards who formerly lived here, and which have attained to great size. An olive tree measures nearly five feet in circumference, and a fig tree nearly as much. There are seven large orange trees which bear heavily every year, and some venerable pear trees. Mr. Mitchell informed me that each of these pear trees yields a ton of fruit every year. Not far away are 40 pomegranite trees and a number of peach seedlings covered with pink bloom. There are also 1500 olive cuttings, 300 young orange trees budded with choice varieties, and about the same number each of young apple and peach trees. There are 24 acres of alfalfa, which field has netted its owner $500 in the last 12 months. This district was one of the first places that was settled when the Spaniards took possession of this country; many years ago, and it is very interesting to view the adobe ruins which are scattered around—relics of a people who have passed away. The Centralia Literary Club held its regular meeting at the schoolhouse on last Saturday evening. A delightful program was given by the members, among which was a biographic sketch of the Empress Josephine by Mrs. Hughes, readings by Mrs. Josephine Butler, Miss Callaway and Mrs. Upson, a duet by Misses Hill and Hickox, a recitation by C. F. Robbins, and songs by others. Herr Armand Goegg, a German gentleman of great distinction, who has the high endorsement of Carl Schurz, will deliver a lecture on the actual state of Europe in general and of Germany in particular, at Kroeger's hall, on Sunday evening. Mr. Peter Richards has disposed of his saloon business and has taken his departure for Lower California. He intends later to make a trip to Central America. Mr. Frank Freisenecker, formerly of Tustin City, is now in charge of the saloon. "Opening day" is announced to be on next Tuesday at Mrs. Flora Brown's millinery store. A very large lot of elegant new spring goods, which were selected by Mrs. Brown on her recent visit to San Francisco, will be on display at her shop, next to Goodman & Rimpau's. Last Wednesday evening a very pleasant party took place in Orangethorpe at the residence of Mr. S. L. Chilson. There were about forty persons present, and with music, dancing and general sociability the time passed agreeably to all until midnight, when a fine lunch was served by the amiable hostess. The party did not break up until the small hours of the morning, when the visitors dispersed, enthusiastic over the enjoyment of the occasion. Mr. Herbert of the firm of Buchanan & Herbert, architects, was in town yesterday, getting information in regard to the proposed new schoolhouse. On next Monday evening the citizens will meet at Kroeger's hall to nominate candidates for the election of April 29th. Orangethorpe at the residence of Mr. S. L. Chilson. There were about forty persons present, and with music, dancing and general sociability the time passed agreeably to all until midnight, when a fine lunch was served by the amiable hostess. The party did not break up until the small hours of the morning, when the visitors dispersed, enthusiastic over the enjoyment of the occasion. Mr. Herbert of the firm of Buchanan & Herbert, architects, was in town yesterday, getting information in regard to the proposed new schoolhouse. On next Monday evening the citizens will meet at Kroeger's hall to nominate candidates for the election of April 29th. Tomorrow being Easter, a sermon appropriate to the day will be delivered in St. Michael's church by Rev. A. G. L. Trew. C. M. Woodruff has sold his book and stationery store in Santa Ana to Mr. French of San Francisco, brother of C. E. French of the San Joaquin rancho. Mr. Church of Nevada, a brother-in-law of Mr. G. B. Kellogg is in town. Mr. Church is one of the administrators of the estate of the late Rev. Dr. Kellogg. At a meeting of the Anaheim Water Company on Saturday, Messrs. Reiser, Langenberger, Rimpau and Fischer were elected trustees. The two latter were members of the old board. An organization will be effected today. On Sunday night and Monday morning it rained three-quarters of an inch in Westminster. The same amount fell in Anaheim. The light showers during the present month up to Sunday night aggregated one-quarter of an inch. This gives a total for the season, up to the present, of 15½ inches. The practice of throwing stones with a sling has become so prevalent with boys as to be positively dangerous. On Wednesday a stone thrown from one of these slings struck a Chinaman in the face, producing a dangerous wound. Marshal Wartenberg arreste dtwo boys who were practicing with the dangerous implements. The spring shearing is nearly over and the town is daily thronged with sheep shearers, who come in to receive and spend their hard earned wages. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1903 At St. Boniface church yesterday, Wednesday, morning, at 8 o'clock, the wedding of Joseph M. Backs and Mrs. Ella H. Warner was solemnized in the presence of many of the relatives and friends of the happy couple. Rev. Father Dubble officiated. Miss Kate Backs was bridesmaid, and Henry Knapke attended the groom. The church was decorated with flowers and evergreen, and the occasion was one long to be remembered by those present. After the ceremony congratulations were offered the newly wedded couple. Later all repaired to the residence of the groom's parents, where the wedding breakfast was served. The bride was beautifully attired in white organdy over white taffeta. The waist was made with a drop yoke of silk applique and shirring. The skirt was made entrain and trimmed in shirring and accordian pleatings. She wore a veil, caught up with an emerald brooch, and carried white carnations. The bridesmaid was gowned in pale blue organdie and carried white carnations. The bride's going-away gown was black elamine with black chiffon hat to match. Many beautiful and valuable presents were received. The newly married couple left on the 3 o'clock train for Coronado, where a short honeymoon will be spent. On their return they will go to housekeeping in this city. Invitations are out for the wedding of Robert Strain and Miss Ethel Spencer. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride's parents, on Orangethorpe avenue, on April 29. At the annual meeting of the Deciduous Fruit Association of Anaheim on Monday, April 13th, the following directors were re-elected: J. B. Neff, J. B. Rae, George A. Hunter, J. A. Eymann, Gasoline Taxes in Forty-Five States Nineteen Have Higher Rate Than California’s 3 Cents Forty-five of the forty-eight states of the Union have adopted the gasoline tax as the favored means of raising revenue for highway and other purposes. This was announced today by the division of motor vehicles as the result of a survey conducted by Major Louis LaPlace, head of the safety bureau. Of the forty-five, LaPlace said, nineteen have a tax higher than the 3 cents per gallon paid by Californians. Five charge 5 cents, one 4½, twelve 4 cents and eleven 2 cents. All of the state, with the exception of thirteen, charge personal property taxes in addition to fuel taxes and weight and registration fees. "Everything considered," said La Place. "California is one of the cheapest states in the Union to motor in." The states paying a 5-cent tax are Ithode Island, New Mexico, Kentucky, Florida, and Arkansas. Vermont is the lone state with a tax of 4½ cents, and Texas is the only one charging 3½ cents. The following states charge 4 cents: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Maine; Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington. The fifteen states with a 3-cent tax are: California, Colorado, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The eleven states having a 2-cent tax are Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Massachusetts, New York and Illinois are still without a gas tax. Remember the old-fashioned boy whose hearts used to swell with pride over his rubber-tired rig with red running gear? Great Britain is to close the fiscal year with a surplus of at least 55,000 pounds. Wonder who the English Andy Mellon is? Or is he a Scot? Invitations are out for the wedding of Robert Strain and Miss Ethel Spencer. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride's parents, on Orangethorpe avenue, on April 29. At the annual meeting of the Deciduous Fruit Association of Anaheim on Monday, April 13th, the following directors were re-elected: J. B. Neff, J. B. Rae, George A. Hunter, J. A. Eymann, and L. W. Kirby. The officers are J. B. Neff, president; J. B. Rae, vice-president, and J. A. Eymann, secretary. Santa Ana on Monday voted in favor of prohibiting the liquor traffic by a ballot of 688 to 431, a total of 1168 votes. Andrew Whitaker, one of Buena Park's most highly respected citizens, died on Saturday morning, at the age of 74 years. He was born at Cherry Valley, N.Y., November 12, 1828. He located in Buena Park, which place was founded by his brother, Hon. James A. Whitaker. He leaves a widow and four sons, J. Harry, Herbert, George, and Frank. Interment was made at Hollywood cemetery, Los Angeles, on Monday. News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Mowry at her home in San Francisco. She had been ill only ten days and succumbed to nervous prostration and pneumonia. Mrs. Mowry formerly resided here, and will be remembered as Miss Bessie Hardin, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Hardin, pioneer residents of Anaheim. Tim Monterola and Mike Lopez picked 453 boxes of oranges in one day recently, while gathering fruit in the Hervey orchard at Placentia. This is an average of 226½ boxes apiece, which is probably the highest number of boxes picked this season. Who can beat it? Contractors McWilliams and Dunn began on Tuesday the work of tearing out the front of the old Davis store on Center street, which has been purchased by F. A. Yungbluth, and will be occupied by the firm of Yungbluth and Kroeger. A new plate glass front will be put in, and the building otherwise improved. Hermine Staheli has filed suit for a divorce from her husband, John M. Staheli, on the grounds of failure to provide and extreme cruelty. Mrs. Staheli is a talented artist and for some time past has supported herself by drawing portraits in crayon. Mrs. William Falkenstein and son have returned from a three weeks' visit with Mrs. Falkenstein's mother in Santa Ana. S. O. Walker was in town from Buena Park this week, chewing the rag with friends about the weather and news of the day. Mr. Barborka has plans drawn for erection of a large brick building on his Center street property. It will have a frontage of 80 feet and will probably be two stories in height. Frank Huch leaves in a few days for his old home in Germany on a visit to his mother and other relatives. He will be absent three or four months. Plans have been perfected for a new church for the German Evangelical congregation. The building will cost about $1700. Register No. 19441 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE WHEREAS, Clarence E. Dibble and Thelma Dibble, his wife, by a Deed of Trust dated April 8, 1927, and recorded April 21, 1927, in Book 35, Page 450 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, I grant and convey the property credin and hereafter described to acacia Sahara. Trust & Savings bank, a corporation as Trustee, with power of sale to secure the payment of one certain promissory note in favor of Kammerer Corporation, and to secure the payment and/or performance of every obligation covenant promise or agreement therein contained; and WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust provides that should breach or default be made in the payment of any indebtedness and/or in the performance of any obligation, covenant, promise or agreement therein mentioned, then the owner and holder of said note may declare all sums secured thereby immediately due, and may require the Trustee to sell the property thereby granted; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said promissory note and a breach has been made in the obligations for which said Deed of Trust is a security; in this that the installment of interest due on said note on July 8, 1927, was not paid when due; and WHEREAS, said Kammerer Corporation did elect to and did declare all sums secured by said Deed of Trust immediately due and payable, and did demand that said Trustee sell the property granted thereby, to accomplish the objects of the trusts therein expressed, and thereafter on December 16, 1927, there was recorded in Book 112, Page 299, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, a notice of said breach and default and election to cause said Trustee to sell said property to satisfy said obligations. NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the authority in it vested, the undersigned as Trustee will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash in United States Gold Coln on Friday, the 20th day of April, 1928, at 11 o'clock A.M., at the Western front entrance of the County Court House, Los Angeles, California, all the interest conveyed to it by said Deed of S. O. Walker was in town from Buena Park this week, chewing the rag with friends about the weather and news of the day. Mr. Barborka has plans drawn for erection of a large brick building on his Center street property. It will have a frontage of 80 feet and will probably be two stories in height. Frank Huch leaves in a few days for his old home in Germany on a visit to his mother and other relatives. He will be absent three or four months. Plans have been perfected for a new church for the German Evangelical congregation. The building will cost about $1700. Mr. and Mrs. John Goodale leave this week for their old home in Scotland. They have disposed of their business interests here and go well weighted down with shekels of the circulating medium. They have been residents of Anaheim for many years and are held in high respect by all. They contemplate residing permanently in their old home, but wise ones say they will return to this city at some time in the not far distant future. The Sisters of St. Dominic extend their most heartfelt thanks to all their kind friends for their generous donations to theorphans for Easter. All enjoyed themselves excellently. The gay-colored eggs delighted them on Sunday, and Kite Day was spent at the Fullerton foothills on Monday. Jolly rides home and candy after supper completed the pleasures of the day. Chet Holcomb has returned from a trip to Indio, where he went to inspect his cantaloupe plantation. A. Pierotti, the Placentia orange grower, was a visitor in town a few days ago. Roman Wisser is in bed with an attack of la gripe. George Porter is attending the A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge in San Francisco. Robert Thiele was in town from Los Angeles yesterday on business visit. H. Burdorf, one of the prosperous Orangethorpe avenue farmers, was in town on a business visit on Saturday afternoon. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the authority in it vested, the undersigned, as Trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, in United States Gold Coln, on Friday, the 20th day of April, 1928, at 11 o'clock A.M., at the Western front entrance of the County Court House, Los Angeles, California, all the interest conveyed to it by said Deed of Trust In and to the property described therein, situate in the City of Annheln, County of Orange, State of California, and described as follows: Lot one (1) and the Northerly 15 feet of Lot 2, in Block "B" of Tract No. 131, West Court, in the City of Anheln, County of Orange, State of California, as per map thereof recorded in Book 11, page 22, of Miscellaneous Records, Records of said Orange County. Subject to reservations, restrictions and easements of record, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, or so much thereof as shall be necessary to pay the entire principal sum of said note, to-will: $10,000.00, and interest thereon from April 8, 1927, at the rate of eight per cent per annum, compounded quarterly; all sums expended under the terms of said Deed of Trust, the expenses of sale and also all costs, fees, charges and expenses of Trustee and if the Trustee created thereby. Terms of sale cash in United States Old Coin valid at time of sale. Dated March 29, 1928. LOS ANGELES FIRST NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK FORMERLY PACIFIC-SOUTHWEST TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK as Trustee, By J. D. CARSON, Vice-President, By S. C. BAXTER, Assistant Trust Officer. THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS When you build and allow us to furnish the materials, we are as proud as you of the completed structure. 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