anaheim-gazette 1931-03-19

IN THE DAYS OF L Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of a Cent Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Or 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK MARCH 26, 1881 The first through train from the East arrived in Los Angeles about 6 o'clock on last Monday evening. The event drew a large number of citizens to the depot. Three divorces have been granted in the superior court during the week—Mrs. Neal from Mr. Neal, Mrs. Cunze from Mr. Cunze and Mr. Rogers from Mrs. Rogers. Rev. John U. Potter of New York, a brother of Mr. W. G. Potter of Centralia, preached in the Episcopal church last Sundav. He will also assist in the services tomorrow in the same church. The old "Padre tree" that stands in the ravine at Monterey, near the cross marking the spot where Junipero Serra landed 111 years ago, shows unmistabable signs of decay. It is feared that a heavy gale of wind may topple it over any day. A few weeks ago we applied to Mr. C. A. Gardner, editor of the St. Helena Star, for a copy of the by-laws of the St. Helena Viticultural club, and he responds by printing them in his paper. We are very much obliged to him for his courtesy. Dr. James Ellis and wife returned from San Francisco on Monday. The Doctor, since leaving here, has been engaged in assaying in the largest metallurgical works in the city. His knowledge of this profession will be of value to him in his future movements. The Board of Normal School Trustees arrived in Los Angeles on Thursday morning to select a site for the Branch Normal school. The Board is composed of the following gentlemen: Governor Perkins, member ex-officio; Fred M. Campbell, state superintendent of public instruction; James Denman of San Francisco; Roni Carr, D.C.; Tillard Poinsa and A.S.Evans. Mrs. C. F. Grin whist Wednesday at awarded first prize, pau the consolation Merton Skinne route three of rura the automobile busi O.M. Skinner. He Isaac R. William at the Fullerton h resident of this val upright citizen thre three children. Buena Park boas is composed of Billy and Ira McAuley. Anaheim preferred. Mr. Ziegler of banquet for the Covers were laid f was spent in the d Mr. J. B. Neff of Los Angeles and Rosa on her trip so of a washout, and that county this w miss them. Dr. James Ellis and wife returned from San Francisco on Monday. The Doctor, since leaving here, has been engaged in assaying in the largest metallurgical works in the city. His knowledge of this profession will be of value to him in his future movements. The Board of Normal School Trustees arrived in Los Angeles on Thursday morning to select a site for the Branch Normal school. The Board is composed of the following gentlemen: Governor Perkins, member ex-officio Fred M. Campbell, state superintendent of public instruction; James Denman of San Francisco; Benj Cory, M. D; C. T. Ryland, T. Illard Beans, and A. S. Evans of San Jose. The wife of Mr. Jason B. Pierce died on the morning of the 21st instant after a long period of illness and suffering. Anna Francis Pierce was the eldest daughter of Mr. Edwin S. Saxton, formerly of New York City and Creskill, N. J. She was in the 48th year of her age. Her death is mourned not only by her immediate relatives but by a large circle of friends, who greatly loved her. We take the following item from the "Commercial"—The business part of the town of Anaheim is graced by a considerable number of handsome brick business houses, very substantially built. It also has two hotels and gas works, a bank and a lumber yard. Its inhabitants doubtless posses more wealth in proportion to the size of the place than any other town in Southern California. The chief industry vineyard raising has been proven to be a stable and sure means of attaining ultimate wealth. Among the real estate transactions of the past week we note the following: Richard Heimann to Arthur Lewis—Lot 4 in Block A in vineyard lot C 3; Anaheim. Charles B. Polhemus to Moses Hopkins—Undivided 3-4 of grantor's interest in Stearns' Rancho. Estate of Jacob Killer, deceased, to Robt. W. Scott, W½ of Vineyard lot A 2, Anaheim, $4,800. Mrs. Margaret Patterson to Robert Parker, Lot 6 in Block D in vineyard lot F 5, Anaheim, $1,000. Maria Gade to A. W. Steinhart, West 70 feet of Block A in vineyard lot F 5, Anaheim, $75. J. G. Kellogg to C. B. Polhemus, interest of grantor in Stearns Ranchos. Since the election which made Garfield President, nothing but kind words have been said about him, even by papers which before election abused him without stint. We find, however, in the "National Journal" a criticism which reminds one of anti-election days. That paper says: "No man in this country has done more to ruin the public credit, prevent the resumption of specie payments, bankrupt business men, and to bring on distress and ruin amongst the working classes than James J. Garfield." It is needless to say that the "Journal" is a Greenback organ. It seems to be apparent to everybody but a Greenback editor that the credit of this country stands pretty high. We have heretofore advertised to the fact that the interior of the Planters Hotel was undergoing a complete renovation, and we can now announce the completion of the improvements. Each room has been papered with the most attractive patterns of wall paper and the floors covered with carpets of corresponding patterns, new beds and pillows have been added and there is no question that the guests at this hotel enjoy as much solid comfort as Mr. Ziegler of banquet for the richest were laid for was spent in the dazzling City of Mexico, whence until May. They were early superior judge official in the sister Guadalajara on the Six inches of motion since 1884. Language, while for the On Sunday night bringing the total fall last A. A. Mills has on his North street same in the near future contemplates construction and has in view Norris & Rowley day morning from attempting to reachances were given apected arrival. Thing at the corner William Kirk the 20th inst. He vowed of Turner society all, during which he milestone on his job naders departed wi day. A smile illuminates Fruit Association moments of oranges m Choice navels, all sizes $1.02 per box favorable to grow states he made more out of his whole crop withdrew from those who remained best prices ruling f We have heretofore advertised to the fact that the interior of the Planters Hotel was undergoing a complete renovation, and we can now announce the completion of the improvements. Each room has been papered with the most attractive patterns of wallpaper and the floors covered with carpets of corresponding patterns, new beds and pillows have been added and there is no question that the guests at this hotel enjoy as much solid comfort as they could possibly find in their own home. Every room, nook and corner in the house is kept scrupulously clean, and in this respect the most exacting could find no cause for complaint. In fact the hotel is a credit to the town, and its reputation for years of being the best hotel in Southern California is being fully sustained. Election Proclamation: Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the Town of Anaheim that in accordance with the provisions of an Act of the Legislature approved March 18, 1878, and entitled an Act to incorporate the town of Anaheim, an election will be held on Monday, April 25th, 1881, at the town hall of the town of Anaheim for the election of the following officers: Five trustees, one assessor, one clerk, one marshal, one treasurer, one justice of the peace, to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected and qualified. M. L. Goodman is hereby appointed inspector and E. M. Ferguson and Leopold Cohn judges of said election. The election shall be conducted as far as possible in accordance with the general election laws of this state. By order of the Board of Trustees; Richard Melrose, Town Clerk, Anaheim March 23, 1881. We regret very much to chronicle the very distressing occurrence of last Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles when F. P. Forster, better known as Chico Forster was shot and killed by Miss Lastania Abarta. Miss Abarta, her sister Horensia, and Forster were driving in a hack. Forster directed the hackman to drive to a church. When the church was reached, however, Forster told the hackman to drive on. At the corner of Commercial and Los Angeles streets Forster alighted from the hack followed by Hortensia. Lastania afterwards got out and approached them. When about ten feet away she drew a pistol and fired at Foster. The ball entered the right eye, and he fell dead upon the spot. A coroner jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts. It is claimed, as provocation for the deed that Forster had primised to marry the girl and that after arriving at the church refused to fulfill his promise. OF LONG AGO and a Quarter of a Century Ago. These Files Contain the Only memories of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK MARCH 29, 1906 Mrs. C. F. Grim entertained the Miercoles club at progressive whist Wednesday afternoon, March 21. Mrs. Bennerscheidt was awarded first prize, Mrs. Henry Adams second and Mrs. A. Rimpau the consolation. Delicious refreshments were served. Merton Skinner has resigned his position as mail carrier on route three of rural free delivery and will give his attention to the automobile business in which he is associated with his father, O. M. Skinner. He is succeeded as mail carrier by Clarence Green. Isaac R. Williams, a well known resident of Buena Park, died at the Fullerton hospital on Friday. Mr. Williams had been a resident of this valley since 1868 and was highly esteemed as an upright citizen throughout the countryside. He leaves a wife and three children. Buena Park boasts of having a crack duplicate whist club. It is composed of Billy Smith, Johnny Kellenberger, Harry Whitaker and Ira McAuley. The club challenges any club in the county, Anaheim preferred. Mr. Ziegler of the Commercial hotel prepared an elegant banquet for the merchants association on Thursday evening. Covers were laid for twenty-five, and a most enjoyable evening was spent in the discussion of the sumptuous repast. Mr. J. B. Neff went to San Diego on Monday morning by way of Los Angeles and San Pedro, where he took the steamer Santa Rosa on her trip south. He was unable to go by rail on account of a washout, and having several farmers institutes to attend in that county this week, took this round-about course rather than miss them. DOWSERS That certain men can find underground water by means of a forked twig, preferably of witchhazel, is a belief which is held so persistently by so many people that scientists, unable to explain it, are investigating it in the hope of discovering the principle back of "dowsing." That dowsers do succeed oftener than they fail is certain, whatever the reason. A scientist of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who recently witnessed an exhibition of water-finding by a German dowser, has revived interest in the subject. The explanation which he suggests, and which some other scientific men believe is possible, is that he radium emanations or rays, which are constantly coming out of the earth, have a definite effect upon the nervous systems of certain persons who are highly sensitive to them, and that when the direct path of these rays is obstructed by water the result is a contraction of the dowser's muscles and a movement of the forked twig or "diving rod." Other suggested explanations are that good dowser is sensitive to the faint vibrations caused by running water; another that the minute trace of dampness in the earth immediately over a subterranean stream affects him. Whatever the answer, it seems as if there is something in the ancient belief. VILLAGES A Yale professor recently remarked that there was no reason whatever for the existence of most small towns. The Mr. Ziegler of the Commercial hotel prepared an elegant banquet for the merchants association on Thursday evening. Covers were laid for twenty-five, and a most enjoyable evening was spent in the discussion of the sumptuous repast. Mr. J. B. Neff went to San Diego on Monday morning by way of Los Angeles and San Pedro, where he took the steamer Santa Rosa on her trip south. He was unable to go by rail on account of a washout, and having several farmers institutes to attend in that county this week, took this round-about course rather than miss them. Misses Sophie and Marie Rimpau departed on Monday for the City of Mexico, where they will visit with friends and relatives until May. They will be guests of Hon. Ignacio Sepulveda formerly superior judge of Los Angeles county, now a prominent official in the sister Republic. A brief stay will be made in Guadalajara on their return trip. Six inches of rain in March carries the record for precipitation since 1884. That is the amount recorded by Mr. Dickel's guage, while for the past week a fall of 2.70 inches was recorded. On Sunday night to Monday morning at 9 o'clock 1.4 inches fell bringing the total for the season up to Monday morning, to 16.31. The total fall last year was 15.93. A. A. Mills has had plans drawn for a commodious residence on his North street property and will begin the erection of the same in the near future. Mr. Mills has leased the Bremmerman tract south of his ranch and will plant it to chili peppers. He also contemplates constructing a cement ditch on his Olive street line and has in view other substantial improvements. Norris & Rowe's circus pulled into town at 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning from San Juan where it had been stalled two days attempting to reach San Diego from Riverside. Two performances were given and were quite well attended despite its unexpected arrival. The circus occupied Athletic Park with its opening at the corner of Melrose street and Broadway. William Konig celebrated his seventy-fourth birthday on the 20th inst. He was tendered a serenade by the singing-section of the Turner society. A pleasant evening was participated in by all, during which the host was felicitated upon passing another milestone on his journey through life. At a late hour the serenaders departed wishing Mr. Konig many happy returns of the day. A smile illumines the faces of members of the Anaheim Fruit Association in consequence of a dividend declared for shipments of oranges made in the February pool resulting as follows: Choice navels, all sizes, $1.29 per box net; for standard navels, all sizes $1.02 per box net. Prospects for balance of season continue favorable to grower. Secretary Nebelung of the Association states he made more out of one shipment the present season than out of his whole crop the last season. Growers who this year withdrew from the association sold to jobbers at 75 cents, while those who remained in the association are participating in the best prices ruling for years. F. A. Hartman of Los Angeles has received news of the movement of the forked twig or "diving rod." Other suggested explanations are that good dowser is sensitive to the faint vibrations caused by running water; another that the minute trace of dampness in the earth immediately over a subterranean stream affects him. Whatover the answer, it seems as if there is something in the ancient belief. VILLAGES A Yale professor recently remarked that there was no reason whatever for the existence of most small towns. The editor of the New Milford, Conn., Times has called" the professor, pointing out that it is only in the villages that people live a community life which is at once comfortable and free from the annoyances of life in the cities. Small towns today offer everything of real importance that any city offers to its inhabitants, and a great deal that the city cannot give. One can buy in the village stores everything that the great city department stores offer, except, perhaps, the flashy jewelry and extravagant furs which the city stores are always tempting people who cannot afford them to buy. In the village movie theater the same pictures are shown that are seen on Broadway, and usually before Broadway sees them. Nobody but the very wealthy can afford to keep an automobile in New York; new village families are without one. It is only in small towns that most people can afford to own and live in their own houses. And nowhere but in the small town can one neighbors who are really neighbors in the old, friendly sense of the word. STIMULANTS Alcohol, morphine, cocaine, all of the habit-forming drugs, owe their popularity to the fact that, for a short time, they enable their users to do things which they otherwise would not have the energy or the courage to do. Coffee and tea are stimulants of less powerful effect. Every race of people has developed some sort of stimulant which speeds up certain physiological processes for the time being. In the light of this world-wide human demand for additional sources of bodily energy, scientists have been working for years in the effort to discover some substance which will accomplish the desired purpose without the disastrous mental and physical reactions which follow the use of the ordinary stimulants when the first effect has worn off. During the war a German chemist found that small doses of acid sodium phosphate increased bodily energy without apparent ill effects, and this drug was used to enable workers in German coal mines to do extra labor. Research since the war has failed to disclose any serious bad effects from the use of this drug, and there is ground for the belief that this or something similar may become as popular as tea and coffee and much more useful than alcohol. F. A. Hartman of Los Angeles has received news of the massacre by Yaqui Indians, in Sonora, last week, of his brother-in-law Don Pedro Meza, president of La Dura, and a party of six others, including Senora Meza, his three daughters and two friends. The party traveling in carriages, when as they entered a narrow defile in the mountains they were fired upon by a band of Indians and murdered. Don Meza had an escort of forty Mexican soldiers and five cow boys. He had received reports that the Indians were bad. There were 200 Yaquis in the attacking party. Later reports are to the effect that five soldiers were killed. Mr. Hartman is well known in Anaheim being the owner of the opera house building in this city. The city trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening, Present Trustees Rust, Darling and Berdrow; absent, Fletcher, Schwenckert. Superintendent of streets Steadman reported Melrose street graded, water pipe laid and connection made for Bekker's residence on East Chartres street, cement sidewalk on Clementina street completed and accepted. R. Wisser's house moved from Center street to the corner of Lemon and Chestnut and that no damage had been done and city teams engaged in hauling gravel and grading. Trustee Berdrow of the finance committee reported the auditing of bills against the city to the amount of $150.91. Ordered paid. Trustee Darling of the ordinance committee reported resolution of intention No. 57 providing for widening of Broadway between Lemon and Palm streets. Ordinance No. 180 providing specifications for cement crosswalks, read a second time and passed. L. Nemetz sumbitted a map of subdivision of his property at the corner of Center and Olive streets. Accepted and filed. City Vlerk reported he had filed the following nominations as candidates for city offices to be voted for at the election April 9th. For trustee, four year term, C. O. Rust, Louis Fletcher, J. J. Schneider, Louis Kroeger, Joseph Fiscus, J. H. Clabaugh. For two year term, Godfrey Stock, Max Nebelung. For City Clerk E. B. Merritt. For treasurer John Hartung, Joseph Helmsen. For Marshal N. F. Steadman, H. G. Speilman. Contract of R. Fossik for city sprinkling submitted with Henry Hildebrant and S. Kistler as sureties in $500 bond. Filed. FRAUDS The Federal Radio Commission has refused to renew the broadcasting licenses of certain stations which have been used to perpetuate palpable frauds upon the public. There is still too much of that sort of thing going out on the air," however. I listened in the other night to a broadcaster describing a wonderful electrical machine which would cure almost everything, according to him. Of course, he was lying, deliberately trying to get ignorant people to spend money for a worthless device. I heard another broadcast, an astrologer inviting people to send her money to have their fortunes told. She was lying, also. There is no possible basis of truth in the claim of any person to be able to read the future, whether by consulting the stars or the tea-leaves in the cup. Frauds, like these are prohibited by law in most states, but the radio cuts across state lines. Reputable newspapers do not permit palpable fakes to advertise, but the radio seems to be running wild in the perpetration of fraud. DEPRESSION How serious has the much-talked-of business depression actually been? Not many as serious nor as far-reaching as its effects, I believe, as the drought, about which much less has been said and written. According to one authority, business as a whole is only about 9 per cent off the normal for this time of year, employment is 95 per cent of normal, retail sales are only about 3 per cent, taking the country as a whole, grocery are about the same as last year, interest and dividends are usual and thirty million families are living on almost the same scale of expenditure as they were in the height of "flush times." It is the fashion to "talk poor." Cash is not circulating as rapidly as it was, but for those entitled to it is easier than for years. The chief sufferers are the victims of over-production, who are mainly the farmers. THERE'S A LIMIT Somebody always is knocking our "cheap politicians," but if we really have to have politicians, it is just as well not to have those who cost too much—Dayton News. RUNS INTO MONEY Swearing in Pennsylvania is punishable by a fine of 65 cents a word, so you see, it costs the unhappy Pennsy- vanian about $9 to mash his thumb. Macon Telegraph. ANOTHER FARMERS' FRIEND Another representative has found out how to save the cotton farmers $60,000.—000—on paper.—Attanta Constitution. We heard a man the other day refer to the word "whoopee" as modern slang. But it's no such thing. "Whoopee" is an old Indian word used with cutting effect even back in the days of the Pilgrim Fathers. SOUR STOMACH Just a tasteless dose of Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water. That is an alkali, effective yet harmless. It has been the standard antacid for 50 years. One spoonful will neutralize at once many times its volume in acid. It's the right way, the quick, pleasant and efficient way to kill all the excess acid. The stomach becomes sweet, the pain departs. You are happy again in five minutes. Don't depend on crude methods. 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