anaheim-gazette 1933-11-02

IN THE DAYS OF Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of an Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and PAGE TWO 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK NOVEMBER 10, 1883 The board of town trustees met in regular session on Wednesday. An amendment to Ordinance No. 23 was introduced changing the place of meeting to the Masonic hall building. In the matter of assessment of F. J. J. Schmidt, it appearing to the board that the property had been twice assessed, the tax collector was instructed to collect only the amount properly due. It was ordered that bids for the filling in of the Broadway ditch, and the making of a new ditch on the south side of that thoroughfare be advertised for. The committee on public improvements, in connection with the commissioners, were authorized to purchase 150 feet of fire hose, in response to the petition of the fire department. An advertisement calling for offers to repair the streets, is published in the appropriate column. The petition of Mrs. Frohling for a bridge across Sycamore street was granted. Stimulated by the late rain, and encouraged by the cloudy, moist weather since prevailing, the grass is growing on hill and plain with a vigor which promises an abundance of feed should there be another timely rainfall. The absence of the winds usually prevalent at this time of the year, and the prevalence of clouds give encouragement that the coming winter will be a wet one. At the annual meeting of the Badger Ditch company held on last Saturday, the following officers were elected: G. A. Greeley, president; B. J. Snodgrass, treasurer; Dr. J. S. Gardiner, secretary. The company has leased their ditch for two years to Charles Clark, who agrees to put it in good order and to deliver water to stockholders (when there is water) at the rate of $5 for 24 hours. He has the privilege of selling water to non-stockholders when there is more than enough to first supply the members of the company. The present low price of corn is due in part, we are told, to At the annual meeting of the Badger Ditch company held on last Saturday, the following officers were elected: G. A. Greeley, president; B. J. Snodgrass, treasurer; Dr. J. S. Gardiner, secretary. The company has leased their ditch for two years to Charles Clark, who agrees to put it in good order and to deliver water to stockholders (when there is water) at the rate of $5 for 24 hours. He has the privilege of selling water to non-stockholders when there is more than enough to first supply the members of the company. The present low price of corn is due in part, we are told, to large importations from Nebraska to San Francisco. The rate charged for transportation heretofore has been high enough to make it unprofitable to import corn from that state for a less price than $2 per cental, but the cost of transportation has been so reduced that it is possible now to import it with the price at $1.40 per cental. The following item is quoted from the Times (Los Angeles): The Anaheim Water company have voted a hundred thousand dollars for the erection of a storage dam at the neck of the forty-one acres deeded to the company by Kraemer two years ago. The plan is to build a stone abutment dam that will hold enough water to give them a surfeit. This means a new era to Anaheim and vicinity and benefits which cannot be estimated. Poultry paws. There is no industry in this county which pays better, considering the capital required. It is essential to success, however, that the best varieties of fowls should be reared, and those who intend to go into the business should first ascertain where the best fowls can be had. To such we commend W. G. Potter, the proprietor of the poultry yards at Centralia. He breeds the best strains of Plymouth Rocks and Brown Leghorns. Eggs for hatching can be had at $1.50 per dozen. About twenty days ago an old Indian woman named Estavan came here from San Diego in a sick and destitute condition, and found shelter in a shanty near town. She was discovered to be in a dying condition on Thursday and appearances indicated that she had been poisoned. After death a post-mortem examination and inquest was held under the direction of Justice Gannon, and the jury rendered a verdict that she came to her death through neglect, starvation and enlargement of the kidneys. The Anaheim Minstrel Troupe will give a grand performance on Thanksgiving evening, with new songs, new hits, new company, C. Higgins, bones, J. Landell, interlocuter, J. Hodges, tamborine. Among the items of interest in the programme are songs, "Sweet Belle Mahone," by W. Landell, "Essie Dear," by C. Scott, "Sweet Violets," by W. Barnes, "Swim Out For Glory," by J. Hodges, "Elegant Barney," by C. Higgins, "Only a Smile," by J. Landell. Fancy dancing and tumbling by J. Landell and J. Diaz. To conclude with the laughable farce, "Editors Troubles," by the whole company. A grand ball will be given after the performance. Admission 50 cents, children 25 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. On the island of Santa Catalina there are supposed to be about 17,000 sheep, besides about 4,000 wild goats, these latter are shot for their hides, and afford great sport to visitors, who imagine they are deer. On the island of San Clemente, close by, are preparations for farmers may chaseers. It is once a month and Details are being date. Assemblymaid and a number of serenading parties walked over to on the front porch party bidden in in a neat address has subsisted by years. Rev. Jud man a tribute addresses were beck, H. G. W refreshments wof pleasant society John W. Ha Saturday. John passing year, all lines of business when John howe West Anaheim country. For the and five cars of brewery at West outside points made daily. The shipments of out by this comp The board o wick as food ins at $2 a day and ment was made started a campa Residents of tramps who infle evening a party annoyance of m share of this un for their elimin probably be take Mr. and Mrs day evening last wedding. A nu very pleasant e served and at al ing their host a A. W. Quart arrivals from R at the home of On the island of Santa Catalina there are supposed to be about 17,000 sheep, besides about 4,000 wild goats, these latter are shot for their hides, and afford great sport to visitors, who imagine they are deer. On the island of San Clemente, close by, are about 4,000 sheep that have been born and raised on the island without having tasted water. It is probable that the San Bernardino supervisors will appropriate the necessary money to build a bridge across the Santa Ana river at Rincon, near the intersection of the three counties. It is reported that the ladies of Anaheim are about to organize a "quilting society." Whatever "inflooence" we possess will be used to discourage this scheme. We have no idea of weekly submitting to any usurpation of the Gazette's functions as a purveyor of news. There has been a change in the proprietorship of the Anaheim Carriage and Wagon Factory, Mr. Yaeger being now sole proprietor of the blacksmith and woodwork departments, Mr. Dennis attending as usual to the painting department. The firm is doing a flourishing business. Prof. Hinton of San Francisco, will open a dancing school at Kroeger's hall next Thursday evening, November 15th, for ladies and gentlemen. Terms for gents 8 lessons for $5.00. Ladies 8 lessons, $3.00. Single admission for gentlemen, 75 cents, for ladies, 50 cents. No spectators. Afternoon sessions for ladies and children on Wednesday's at 3 o'clock. Tickets for four lessons $1.50. No visitors but married ladies. The regular meeting of the C.L.S.C. will be held at the home of Mr. J.P.Zeyn on Thursday evening, Nov. 15th: All who are interested are invited to be present. Messrs. Orr, Waters and Lyman with their families numbering twenty-one persons in all located in Westminster last week. They are from Fresno county. Albrecht Bros. have finished putting up a wind-mill and tank on the Metz property. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK NOVEMBER 12, 1908 The new $10,000 Carnegie library building now approaching completion at the corner of Broadway and Los Angeles streets is easily the handsomest building of its kind for the money in Southern California, and the library trustees and citizens are to be congratulated upon getting their money's worth for every dollar expended. The Library stands upon a spacious lot 140x160 feet, costing $4,000. The main library building is 58x80 feet with an octagonal stack room in the rear, having a radius of 20 feet. The edifice is one story and basement, the lower floor being similar in construction to the main floor. It is of cream colored pressed brick, and the roof. The interior finish is in Oregon pine. The architect is John C. Austin of Los Angeles and the contractors are Kuechel & Rowley of this county. The library board is composed of F.C. Spencer, president, Miss Kate Rea, secretary, Dr. Johnston, Dr. Houck and Wm. Schwenckert. The cornerstone will be laid by the Masonic grand lodge, Nov. 21. It will require $2500 to furnish the library and this our public spirited citizens will be asked to take up for further consideration in the near future. The Merchants and Manufacturers association are making preparations for Market Day which will be held on Nov. 21. Here farmers may bring their stock and other products and meet purchasers. It is the intention to have these Market Days occur once a month and efforts will be made to crown them with success. Details are being perfected, and will be announced at an early date. Assemblyman Elect Melrose was serenaded by the city band and a number of neighbors at his home on Monday evening. The serenading party gathered at the city hall at 8:30 and at 9 o'clock walked over to the residence. The band started up a lively air on the front porch, when the doors were thrown open and the Firebreak 800 Miles Long Is Sought by CCC Ponderosa Way With Motor-Way In Center Looms As Camps Work This Winter A huge firebreak representing a first line of defense along the Sierra foothills is to be possible chiefly as the result of CCC camps established in California. The project, long a dream of California foresters, already is well under way and work to be undertaken by federal and state camps this winter will be aimed at the completion of this proposal, according to State Forester M. B. Pratt. "Ponderosa Way" is the term given to the fire break that will extend between the lower edge of the ponderosa pine type and the brush," Pratt said. It is proposed to extend it for about 800 miles from a point near Redding to the Sequoia National forest in Tulare county. "In anticipation of this work, a large majority of the camps in northern California will be located on or adjacent to Ponderosa way, on which they can work during the entire winter. "It is possible that the entire project will not be completed this winter, but enough will be done to bring to a realization a dream that has long been in the minds of foresters in California, but which could not be undertaken with the means at our disposal. "The CCC camps have provided this means, and we are all hoping before they leave California we may have a Ponderosa Way from 100 to 150 feet wide with a motor-way in the center extending along the Sierra for 800 miles." Pratt said that approximately 30 miles of the project already had been completed. In addition to providing a fire break, the inclusion of a motor-way will permit the rapid movement of fire fighting equipment, it was pointed out. Assemblyman Elect Melrose was serenaded by the city band and a number of neighbors at his home on Monday evening. The serenading party gathered at the city hall at 8:30 and at 9 o'clock walked over to the residence. The band started up a lively air on the front porch, when the doors were thrown open and the party bidden inside. Assemblyman Melrose welcomed his guests in a neat address speaking feelingly of the warm friendship which has subsisted between himself and his neighbors for so many years. Rev. Jung responded for the guests paying the assemblyman a tribute which met with hearty hand-clapping. Brief addresses were made by Judge Shanley, H. A. Dickel, Hans Vossbeck, H. G. Weisel, H. Stern, Mr. Whiting and others. Light refreshments were served and cigars passed around. An evening of pleasant social converse followed. John W. Hart was a business visitor from Los Angeles on Saturday. John gets younger and better looking with each passing year, and declares prosperity has returned to boost all lines of business on the coast. Croakers break for tall timber when John hoves in sight. West Anaheim is one of the busiest shipping points in the country. For the week ending yesterday six carloads of walnuts and five cars of beans were shipped from that point and the brewery at West Anaheim has shipped a carload of beer daily to outside points. Heavy shipments of sweet potatoes are being made daily. The local cannery is the scene of much activity, and shipments of preserved goods from this section are being sent out by this company daily. The board of supervisors has appointed Constable Sid Smithwick as food inspector for this county. His compensation is fixed at $2 a day and expenses while actually employed. The appointment was made at the request of District Attorney Davis who has started a campaign to enforce the new state pure food law. Residents of the West End make complaint of the number of tramps who infest that neighborhood. On Saturday afternoon and evening a party of drunken hoboes engaged in a carousel, to the annoyance of many citizens. The town has had more than its share of this undesirable element and steps are being considered for their elimination from the community. Energetic action will probably be taken to surpress the nuisance. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backs were tendered a surprise on Wednesday last, the occasion being the fifth anniversary of their wedding. A number of their friends and neighbors called and a very pleasant evening was participated in. Refreshments were served and at a late hour the party dispersed to their homes wishing their host and hostess many happy returns of the day. A. W. Quarton and wife and F. J. Barnes and wife are new arrivals from Redwood Falls, Minn. Mr. Quarton is now visiting at the home of his brother W. P. Quarton and will make this city State and federal governments are becoming more closely linked than ever before as a result of the recovery program. In addition to the $180,000,000 in federal funds already granted the state, pleas for more aid went forward this week. The state department of agriculture announced it was seeking $5,000,000 from Washington to aid in the payment of expenses of the cattle tuberculosis eradication campaign. Governor Rolph wired President Roosevelt seeking aid for California wineries as a means of repairing machinery disuse for more than 12 years. Incidentally State Director of Public Works Earl Lee Kelly said he was informed, while in Washington, that two states, New York and California, so far have had 26 per cent of all recovery funds allocated in the past year. New gold prices have had a very beneficial affect on gold mining in California. Walter W. Bradley, state mineralogist, reports that there are more than 22,000 men employed in the industry at the present time. Agitation for a special session of the legislature continues to swirl around the governor's office despite the fact Rolph has indicated he does not wish to call such a session unless there is some drastic emergency. Proponents of a special session are led by those favoring changes in the state liquor control law, both from the standpoint of state taxation and control. Hotel men in particular want a law that will permit them to serve something more than wine and beer with meals served in their dining rooms and restaurants. According to estimates of officials of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backs were tendered a surprise on Wednesday evening last, the occasion being the fifth anniversary of their wedding. A number of their friends and neighbors called and a very pleasant evening was participated in. Refreshments were served and at a late hour the party dispersed to their homes wishing their host and hostess many happy returns of the day. A. W. Quarton and wife and F. J. Barnes and wife are new arrivals from Redwood Falls, Minn. Mr. Quarton is now visiting at the home of his brother W. P. Quarton and will make this city his permanent home. Mr. Barnes may locate here also. Simon Lybarger has purchased ten acres east of town and will plant the tract to oranges. He is engaged at present in chopping down a number of old eucalyptus trees on the place and contemplates substantial improvements. Harry Armstrong lost a new bicycle on Friday afternoon, which was taken from the curb at Dickels store. This is the second new wheel Harry has lost this year, and he will give a substantial reward for its return. Max Nebelung filled the position of secretary of the water company during the absence of P. H. Krick in Los Angeles on Monday. Oscar Neipp, who holds a responsible position with a wholesale butchering firm of Oxnard was in town the past week on a visit with his relatives. Dave Carney, a new arrival from Iowa, is visiting at the home of J. A. Carney. Carl Timme, a newcomer from Texas, has purchased a home at Olive and located there with his family. A. Thomas and J. W. Enfield were business visitors in Los Angeles on Monday. Peter Syre will begin the erection of two cottages on Chartres street costing $1500 each. The ladies of the Catholic church will have a card social at the Odd Fellows hall the evening of Nov. 18. Refreshments will be served and an enjoyable time looked forward to. A. E. Straehle and Mary Kurish of this city were married in Los Angeles on Friday. Fail to Find Fly In Orange County To better trace beehives and equipment by reason of theft, and to locate diseased colonies, a considerable movement has started among California apiarists looking to the branding of hives, it is disclosed in the monthly report of D. B. Mackle, supervisor of the entomological service, state department of agriculture, released recently. While such a plan was presented by the entomological service of the state department of agriculture a year ago, the extent of theft in the last few months has led to a movement among beekeepers to brand and register their brands with the department," Mackle said. Other highlights in his monthly report follows: "Inspection and checking the results of treatments applied in the white fly eradication campaign continue in Los Angeles and Orange county areas. As yet inspection in Orange county has FAILED to show any evidence of the fly. Seasonal inspection at South Pasadena is completed with NO infestation being found in the 49 blocks previously recorded as infested. "Intense inspection of all citrus in the Los Angeles county area adjacent to the infested territory is still under way. The county agricultural commissioner, Harold J. Ryan, is assisting in the metropolitan district with a Los Angeles county crew." History of Anaheim Officially Recorded In Minutes of Anaheim Water Company, Which are Copyrighted, 1932, by Anaheim Gazette, and Printed In Weekly Installments January 31, 1874. The meeting was called to order by the president, John P. Zeyn. Absent, A. Bittner. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reports that the company is indebted to him in the sum of $246.70. The committee reports an inventory of nine good shovels, two hoes, one axe, one spade, one pick, one grubbing hoe, and nine bolts. On motion, the zanjero was instructed to collect all the tools belonging to the company and to account for the same at the next meeting, February 7, 1874. The zanjero also was instructed to bring the water in as soon as possible. Adjourned. F. A. Korn, Secretary February 7, 1874. Present, all the members of the board. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reports an indebtedness of the company of $236.70. The zanjero reports having had the water in the ditch, but the dam across the river broke again, and that it will take at least one day to repair the same again. Motion made and seconded to levy an assessment of 50 cents per acre, and to instruct the secretary to publish a notice thereof in the Southern California Carried. On motion, D. Strodthoff was appointed a committee of one to accompany the zanjero up the river and to instruct him on how to bring in the water. Motion made seconded and carried to appoint H. Werder and F. A. Korn a committee for the purpose of entering into an agreement with the North Anaheim Canal company according to instructions. March 14, 1874. The meeting was called to order by the president, John P. Zeyn. Absent, A. Bittner. The treasurer reports the company indebted to him in the sum of $305.95. The zanjero reports the main ditch in good running order. Bill of $4.50 for work on the river was approved. The zanjero was then instructed to repair the bridges in Los Angeles street. Water sold, $6. Adjourned. F. A. Korn, Secretary March 21, 1874. The meeting was called to order by the president, John P. Zeyn; all the members of the board being present. The minutes of the last meeting were Motion made and seconded to levy an assessment of 50 cents per acre, and to instruct the secretary to publish a notice thereof in the Southern Californian. Carried. On motion, D. Strodthoff was appointed a committee of one to accompany the zanjero up the river and to instruct him on how to bring in the water. Motion made seconded and carried to appoint H. Werder and F. A. Korn a committee for the purpose of entering into an agreement with the North Anaheim Canal company according to instructions. Bills approved and ordered paid-Zanjero, work on the river; $60; D. Strodthoff, committee service, $3. Water sold, $17. F. A. Korn, Secretary. February 14, 1874 Session of the board of trustees. The meeting was called to order by president. The zanjero stated that on account of the heavy rains, the waste water gate and the gates on sand bar had been drawn so as to avoid flooding of the main ditch. Bill of $35.75 for work on the river was ordered paid and the zanjero instructed to do all in his power to save the ditch from damage on account of the high water. No other business being presented, the meeting adjourned. F. A. Korn, Secretary February 21, 1874 The meeting was called to order by the president, John P. Zeyn, Absent, A. Bittner. The minutes of the last meetings were read and approved. The treasurer reports that the company is indebted to him in the sum of $240.45. The zanjero reports a full stream of water in the ditch. A bill of $4.50 for repairing ditches was approved and ordered to be paid. On motion, the zanjero was instructed to deliver during next week all the water which has been sold up to date. Adjourned. Fred A. Korn, Secretary. February 28, 1874 The meeting was called to order by the president, Absent A. Bittner. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reports that company indebted to him in the sum of $244.95. A bill of $70.50 monthly salary for work on the river and ditch was approved and ordered paid, also one of $3 for advertising in the Southern California was ordered paid; and another for committee services, $2.50. After the zanjero had been instructed to deliver during the week all the water which had been sold, the meeting adjourned. F. A. Korn, Secretary March 7, 1874 The meeting was called to order by the president, John P. Zeyn; all the members of the board being present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reports $263.80 cash on hand. A bill of $5 for work on ditches was approved and ordered paid. On motion, a committee of two (Korn and Werder) were appointed with instruction to call on Mr. Knox for the purpose of making a survey of a new ditch, commencing on the main ditch and running in a northerly direction along east boundary of lots six and ten of Anaheim extension to the southwest corner of lot ten of said extension, thence westerly along south boundary of lots ten, nine and eight of said extension to the east end of Santa Ana street. The said committee was also instructed to ask Dr. D'Assonville for particulars in reference to his petition of March 7. Water sold, $17. Adjourned. F. A. Korn, Secretary. March 21, 1874 The meeting was called to order by the president, John P. Zeyn; all the members of the board being present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reports $263.80 cash on hand. A bill of $5 for work on ditches was approved and ordered paid. On motion, a committee of two (Korn and Werder) were appointed with instruction to call on Mr. Knox for the purpose of making a survey of a new ditch, commencing on the main ditch and running in a northerly direction along east boundary of lots six and ten of Anaheim extension to the southwest corner of lot ten of said extension, thence westerly along south boundary of lots ten, nine and eight of said extension to the east end of Santa Ana street. The said committee was also instructed to ask Dr. D'Assonville for particulars in reference to his petition of March 7. Water sold, $17. Adjourned. F. A. Korn, Secretary. March 28, 1874 John P. Zeyn and A. Bittner being absent. Dietrich Strodthoff was called to the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reports $340.80 cash on hand. The committee reports that Mr. Knox had made a survey of a new ditch, supplanting the southern branch, and that the accompanying map of the survey shows that the new ditch will have the same faults that the southern branch has at present, except the securing of a good crossing, the probable cost will be about $300, or 75 cents a road. The zanjero reports the main ditch along the river in some danger of getting washed away and asks that a committee be appointed to inspect the ditch on that point and to instruct him under the circumstances. On motion, D. Strodthoff was appointed as such committee. Bills approved and ordered paid, H. Werder, $3.25; committee services, $5; work on the river, $3; Southern California advertising, $4; surveying, $10. A communication of the North Anaheim Canal company was received, which on account of the absence of two members of the board of trustees, was laid on the table for one week. No other business being presented, the meeting adjourned. Water sold, $17. For Fastest Relief Demand And Get GENUINE BAYER ASPIRIN Because of a unique process in manufacture, Genuine Bayer Aspirin Tablets are made to disintegrate—or dissolve—INSTANTLY you take them. Thus they start to work instantly. Start "taking hold" of even a severe headache; neuralgia, neuritis or rheumatic pain a few minutes after taking. And they provide SAFE relief—for Genuine BAYER ASPIRIN does not harm the heart. So if you want QUICK and SAFE relief see that you get the real Bayer article. 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