anaheim-gazette 1931-12-24

IN THE DAYS OF L Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of a Century Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and C 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK DECEMBER 31, 1881 The Christmas tree at the Presbyterian church on Christmas Eve was an occasion of unalloyed happiness to the children of the Sunday School, who turned out in full numbers, accompanied by parents and friends whose enjoyment of the childrens pleasure was as great as that of the children themselves. He tree was very fine and well filled with gifts of every description, besides the usual many colored bags of candies and fruit. The exercises consisted of an opening carol by the school, reading the story of the Savior's birth in second chapter of Luke, prayer and carols by the infant class and school, after which the officers and teachers spent an hour gathering the harvest for the children, those of a larger growth not being forgotten, and soon the little ones were oblivious of all outside affairs in caressing dollies, testing the edges of pocket knives and sweets of the candy bags. Such enjoyment makes us wish "We were a boy again." At the Episcopal church the programme announced last week was carried out, the accident to Mr. Balch being not considered serious. The children had a merry time, and the tiniest of them was amply remembered. Last week we recorded the accident which happened to Mr. Charles B. Balch with no thought that we would be called upon to chronicle his death as the result of the wound. On Thursday night he was assisting to decorate St. Michael's church for the Christmas services, having come from Orange for that purpose. He was cutting some evergreens with his pocket knife, when the knife struck his wrist and severed an artery, from which the blood flowed copiously. He was taken to a physician immediately after the accident, the artery was bound and it was thought that in a week or two all would be well. But the loss of blood and the nervous shock had weakened him more than was at first thought and on Wednesday morning he died at the home of Rev. Emery who had cared for him like a brother. Funeral services at St. Michael's church were conducted by Rev. Emery. The church was to chronicle his death as the result of the wound. On Thursday night he was assisting to decorate St. Michael's church for the Christmas services, having come from Orange for that purpose. He was cutting some evergreens with his pocket knife, when the knife struck his wrist and severed an artery, from which the blood flowed copiously. He was taken to a physician immediately after the accident, the artery was bound and it was thought that in a week or two all would be well. But the loss of blood and the nervous shock had weakened him more than was at first thought and on Wednesday morning he died at the home of Rev. Emery who had cared for him like a brother. Funeral services at St. Michael's church were conducted by Rev. Emery. The church was filled with people, the decorations which the dead man had helped were draped with mourning and beautiful floral tributes were strewn about in abundance. After services the remains (which had been embalmed the night previous) were taken to the depot and forwarded by rail to his father in Boston, who had telegraphed instructions to that effect. It is difficult for Eastern people who are traveling in Southern California at the present time to realize that this is bleak December. The blue sky, the mild air and all average thermometrical range of 49 1-2 degrees are totally at variance with their experiences of Eastern Decembers. A Massachusetts family stopping at the Planters hotel were expressing themselves in this fashion the other morning at the table when the host, to further emphasize the climatic difference between Boston and Anaheim brought to them a dish of luscious strawberries. A strawberry-all-the-year-sound climate for something to boast of more than compensates for whatever unpleasant features which mark this country. The game of baseball on last Saturday afternoon between the Anaheim and Tustin clubs resulted in the defeat of the latter by a score of 57 to 16. Following is the score: Anaheim—C. Clark 2. J. Langenburger 7; J. Voight 6; E. Every 7; F. W. Schild 4; C. Higgins 7; W. Bailey 5; J. Holman 5; E. Parker 5. Tustin—W. Stone 2; F. Vanderlip 3; L. Sheats 2; A. Stone 2; S. Schrimp 3; C. Vanderlip 2; A. Schrimp 1; H. Freeman. A match game between the Anaheim and Acme club of Los Angeles, will be played at the usual place on next Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. As the contesting nines are very evenly matched, a close and exciting game is looked for. The boys hope to see a crowd of spectators and will provide seats for them. A very through system of inter-irrigation has been inaugurated in Orangethorpe district this season. Nearly all the farms there have been already flooded, and the ground is as moist as if six inches of rain had fallen. In Placentia district also much irrigation has been done. Had this plan been pursued in years gone by great would have been the profit. There were twenty-seven applicants for teacher's certificates at the examinations last week but only nine were successful. Of these four received first grade certificates and five second grade. The successful applicants were C. L. Batchellor, Mrs. J. D. Metcalf, J. H. Mellette, F. E. Little, Miss L. A. Jennings, Miss O. Boring, Miss Victoria Mayes, J. H. Lower and J. H. Manley. At a meeting of The Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles on Tuesday it was decided to get up an excursion from Los curbes have been a cost of nearly $48,000 we now over 3000, the building permits are provements costing Roscoe Staple acres of improved local capitalists offered for sale in of this section since always borne an He thinks of going with him the best fare. Charles Baxter says the road lead sable during the by way of Fullerton county road and reports everything Three inches precipitation in that month, sixteenth season 15.89. At 8 o'clock continued steadily the midnight nearly the streets six inches One man fitted o streets at midnight During the morning Mr. Deck measured 3.20 and storm brought the night to 6.35.Last of the year.November gan two weeks lat able in every respite Thirty-seven bringing the total The thousand to E. Barnett a L $125,000.The dea county in recent y The Knights sixty couples at a Monday evening.w in by all present.M and dancing continue At midnight w close of the old ye There were twenty-seven applicants for teacher's certificates at the examinations last week but only nine were successful. Of these four received first grade certificates and five second grade. The successful applicants were C. L. Batchellor, Mrs. J. D. Metcalf, J. H. Mellette, F. E. Little, Miss L. A. Jennings, Miss O. Boring, Miss Victoria Mayes, J. H. Lower and J. H. Manley. At a meeting of The Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles on Tuesday it was decided to get up an excursion from Los Angeles to Wilmington on January 5th to give the people an opportunity of viewing the harbor and the improvements made therein. All the county officials and many of the business men of the county are expected to participate in the excursion. Dr. Gray of Wisconsin has been visiting here for a few days and under the pilotage of Mr. John Hanna has taken in the entire Southern part of the county. As a result the Doctor expresses a decided preference for Anaheim and may decide to return here and bring with him some of his neighbors. While amusing himself with a toy pistol a few days ago, the young son of Mr. Hetebrink had his face filled with powder from the cartridge. The little man bore the pain of having the grains picked out. Mr. R. J. Northam leaves for San Francisco today, to be gone six days. He carries with him a great number of applications for the purchase of land, which he will submit to the authorities in the city. Mr. Wm. Fesenfeld came home from Tombstone Thursday night of last week to pass the holidays with his family. We are pleased to learn that he has met with good success in the territory. One hundred and twenty-five tons of Castor beans were gathered in the vicinity of Downey City during the past year. Victor Montgomery, Esq., has discontinued his semi-weekly visits to Anaheim for the present, but will respond to any calls which may be sent to him. The estimated yield of wine in this state for 1881 is 8,000,-000 gallons as against 12,000,000 gallons in 1880. Next Monday is a legal holiday. OF LONG AGO and a Quarter of a Century Ago. These Files Contain the Only ans of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK JANUARY 3, 1907 The public-spirited citizens of this school district will be asked this year to vote a special tax of probably $1500 for employment of another teacher. At present there are 500 pupils in the public schools and ten teachers, each thus having an average of fifty pupils. This is too large a number for good work by the teacher, and places upon children a serious handicap in their effort to learn which the liberality of our people should instantly remove. The high school of which we are all very proud has an enrollment of eighty pupils, for whom seven teachers are provided. Some of the primary and grammar grade teachers have sixty pupils which is just about twice as many as is demanded if proper tuition of the pupils be the object aimed at. Our public schools are growing so rapidly that at least one additional teacher is absolutely necessary, and the principal's duties have become so exacting that he requires an assistant, in order to properly superintend the different grades under his supervision. The public schools are the pride of California and we should not hesitate to give the rising generation a square deal while yet they are at school. According to a statement by City Clerk Merritt, during the past year the city has improved and graded sixteen streets. 75000 square feet of sidewalks have been concreted. 4,000 feet of curbes have been construcfted, and 900 feet of cross-walks built at a cost of nearly $20,000. Over $500 worth of fire hose has been purchased and many varieties of trees have been planted when the cement work has been completed. The bond issue for the extension and improvement of the electric light and water system, amounting to $48,000 was carried. The population increased until it is now over 3000, the increase of property is 25 percent; fifty-nine building permits have been issued since May 1st, the building improvements costing $100,000. Roscoe Staples this week completed the transfer of 361-4 acres of improved realty lying southwest of the city to a syndicate SANTA CLAUS' POSTOFFICE' If Santa Claus were to choose a permanent address in United States territory, it might be supposed that Alaska would be the likeliest place. Yet the only mention of his name in our Postal Guide is Santa Claus, Ind—a little tough-class postoffice five miles from the railroad station. Each Christmas season the little town is deluged with letters addressed by trusting children to Santa Claus. Each year it is faced with the hopeless problem of what to do with the old saint's unclaimed mail. Though Santa Claus has not shown a disposition to answer his Indiana mall, the postoffice at his namesake town is expecting a record amount of outgoing mail this month. Direct-by-mail advertisers and firms that mail Christmas packages and cards for clients are planning to make extensive use of the only postoffice where they can secure a genuine Santa Claus postmark. Two special machines capable of postmarking 40,000 letters an hour will be installed. Last year more than 1,000,000 pieces were handled. This year that figure is expected to be topped. Perhaps the Santa Claus Chamber of Commerce, if there is one, may add to the grand total by appointing a local Santa Claus with instructions to catch up on his unanswered mail, sayss the New York Times. NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING FIBRE CONDUIT AND CHLORINE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received by the City Council of the City of Anaheim, at the office of the City Clerk of said City, up to 8 o'clock P.M. of Tuesday, January 12, 1932, for furnishing fibre conduit and chlorine to said city, as follows: ITEM 1—FIBRE CONDUIT Approximately 35000 linear feet of ½ inch fibre conduit, in accordance with "Specifications for Fibre Conduit, Series of 1931, City of Anaheim." curbes have been construcfed, and 900 feet of cross-walks built at a cost of nearly $20,000. Over $500 worth of fire hose has been purchased and many varieties of trees have been planted when the cement work has been completed. The bond issue for the extension and improvement of the electric light and water system, amounting to $48,000 was carried. The population increased until it is now over 3000, the increase of property is 25 percent; fifty-nine building permits have been issued since May 1st, the building improvements costing $100,000. Roscoe Staples this week completed the transfer of 361-4 acres of improved realty lying southwest of the city to a syndicate of local capitalists for $15,000. The orchard will be subdivided and offered for sale in small tracts. Mr. Staples has been a resident of this section since 1874. He came to California in 1853 and has always borne an excellent reputation for industry and sobriety. He thinks of going to Manila to engage in business, and will take with him the best wishes of many old friends for his future welfare. Charles Baxter was in town this week from Brookshurst. He says the road leading into this city from that section was impassable during the recent rainstorm, and travelers had to go around by way of Fullerton in order to get here. This is a largely traveled county road and should receive immediate attention. Mr. Baxter reports everything prospering over his way. Three inches of rain on Thursday night marked the greatest precipitation in this region since February, 1890. On the 16th of that month, sixteen years ago, 3.79 inches of rain fell, and the season 15.89. At 8 o'clock on Thursday evening rain began falling and continued steadily throughout the night. It is estimated that at midnight nearly two inches had fallen, and water ran in the streets six inches deep, in many cases running over the sidewalks. One man fitted out with gum boots carried people across the streets at midnight charging a quarter for his services. During the night rain fell in sheets. At 7 o'clock on Friday morning Mr. Deckel's gauge showed 2.96 for the night. Mr. Neff measured 3.20 and at Placentia Mr. Bradford measured 3.25. The storm brought the total for the season, with showers on Sunday night to 6.35. Last season's total amounted to 15.89 to the first of the year. November 6 last year 2.32 fell. This season's rain began two weeks later. The year promises to be one of most favorable in every respect. Thirty-seven hundreths of an inch fell on Monday to noon bringing the total for the season to 6.72. Last year to date 5.65. The thousand acres of the Forster ranch was sold this week to E. Barnett a Los Angeles investor, the purchase price being $125,000. The deal is the largest in point of acreage made in this county in recent years. The Knights of Columbus entertained a happy throng of sixty couples at an enjoyable social dance at the opera house on Monday evening, when a most pleasant evening was participated in by all present. Music was furnished by the Anaheim orchestra, and dancing continued until 1:30. At midnight when the ringing of church bells announced the close of the old year and the advent of the new hearty New The thousand acres of the Forster ranch was sold this week to E. Barnett a Los Angeles investor, the purchase price being $125,000. The deal is the largest in point of acreage made in this county in recent years. The Knights of Columbus entertained a happy throng of sixty couples at an enjoyable social dance at the opera house on Monday evening, when a most pleasant evening was participated in by all present. Music was furnished by the Anaheim orchestra, and dancing continued until 1:30. At midnight when the ringing of church bells announced the close of the old year and the advent of the new hearty New Year's greetings were exchanged. Supper was served in the hall upon the lower floor. Committees in charge of the hall were as follows: Floor committee—A. Rinpau, J. M. Backs, R. W. Halligan, J. T. Shea. Reception committee: C. F. Grim, W. L. Finney, F. Walter, T. Deitrich, J. Baum. Lemuel Goldwater, formerly in the banking business here, now of Cohen, Goldwater & Co., wholesale clothing dealers of Los Angeles, suffered a serious loss in the total destruction of his place of business one evening recently by fire. The loss is placed at $450,000, insurance $250,000. Dr. Loyd C. Bailey was in town Friday afternoon, after an absence of ten years in Mazathon, Mexico where he has built up a fine practice in dentistry. He is at present in Phoenix where his wife and children are guests of his people and will in a few days return with his family to Mexico. Mrs. Herman Fesenfeld and daughter of Hoquian, Washington is here on a visit at her sister, Mrs. T. A. Darling. She will remain during the winter. Mrs. Winified Melrose goes to Los Angeles today to be a guest of Miss Connell, whom acquaintance she made while on a recent tour of Japan. Olinda will play the Thistles of Los Angeles on the local grounds on Sunday afternoon. The line-up: Oil Wells—Meats, Johnson, Osbell, Edwell, Mott, Head, Fuqua, Hedges, Cripes. Thistles—Lloyd, Hansen, Hernus, Johnson, Mays, Brook, Basaker, Knell, Williams. Chris Gelderman has purchased the interest of F. W. Fleischman in the city meat market and will in future conduct the businesses at the old stand. Anaheim, Calif., Dec. 24, 1931. Government is just as fallible as the fallible men who run it.—Governor Ritchie of Maryland. It is said that there is a crime slump in Chicago and this is one kind of slump we can all be in favor of. Cheer up. Six months from now the primary campaigns will be on in full blast. DR. HENRY C. VOGT Chiropractic Health Specialist 19 years' experience Licensed Palmer Graduate Phone 4223 317 N. Los Angeles Anaheim, Calif. JULIUS H. CRANE Watch Repairing 115 East Center St. H. V. WEISEL ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Civil and Probate Matters Only PHONE 2237 of 2238 607 Bank of America Bldg., Anaheim, Calif. EYES EXAMINED—GLASSES FITTED HOMER A. NELSON, Opt. D. Optometrists CHUTONOPHONE FOR THE MARD OF HEARING Phone 3104 114 N. Lemon St, Anaheim, Calif. All of this overproduction in cotton town South may indicate that the boll weevil is laying down on the job. Somebody stole an ice truck from in front of a house in Baltimore the other day. Maybe the thief had a lot of frozen assets he wanted to take a place for. WALLPAPER SACRIFICE Every roll of wall paper in stock at Lund & Sons Paint Company at 1067 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach and 1122 Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, will be closed out regardless of cost! Tune in on KFOX Monday, Tuesday and Friday between 5 and 6 p.m. or KREG every day between 8 and 9 p.m. and let them tell you about it. Superfluous Hair Permanently Removed MRS. F. A. SCOTT Electric Needle Specialist 30 Years Experience Phone Tucker 6058 710 Lee's State Bldg., 7-Broadway Los Angeles, Calif. Dr. J. C. Woodward PHYSICIAN • SURGEON Specializing in DISEASES OF WOMEN Phone Tucker 1858 Room 408 Judson-Rives Building 24 S. 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