anaheim-gazette 1934-03-08

IN THE DAYS OF Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of a Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1909 The board of city trustees at their meeting on Thursday evening instructed City Attorney Spencer to prepare the necessary resolution of intention, providing for the paving of Center street from Palm to Orange, and Los Angeles street from Sycamore to Santa Ana. The resolution will be presented at the board's next meeting and it is expected the work will be pushed to early completion. Trustees Stock, Kroeger, Fiscus and Gates were present at the meeting and each expressed himself as in favor of paving. Superintendent of streets reported water connections made for new residences as follows: Peter Syre, Hermine street; G. M. Tedrick, Philadelphia; Anaheim Union Water company, East Center; Mrs. F. A. Nelson, West Broadway. Fire hydrants placed at Philadelphia, Olive, Kroeger, Vine and Rose streets also on East Broadway. Teams hauling gravel and grading on East Center street. Engineer Lewis reported electric meters installed in residences of J. J. Schneider, Palm street; Levi Mann, Atchisen street; Mrs. Susmil, Melrose street; Frank Dyer, Lemon street, P. J. Weisel Hermine street. Deeds were submitted for acceptance by H. T. Kealiher, A. C. Pearson and J. H. Cook for a strip of land to widen Walnut street. Mrs. Olga Sobeleff also deeded a strip of land to widen South Los Angeles street. J. L. Schumacher for widening West Center street. Protests were received from Mrs. Mary Hussman and Mrs. Leah Dreyfus to opening alley south of Center street. Protests were filed by J. B. Pierce, Mrs. M. M. Boney and Mrs. C. S. Markle against confirming the report of commission for widening West Broadway. The chamber of commerce represented by A. Thomas and Dr. Wickett, requested the board to pass a resolution of intention in regard to street paving. The city attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution to pave Center street from Palm to Orange, and Los Angeles street from Sycamore to Santa Ana. The same will be acted upon at next meeting. A resolution ordering street "The wettest tion for the 9th as if exhausted conspicuous by its not rained since most conspicuous the water which point east of to flowed to any e torrent. The p water, but barr all the better for Scott, Dyer, Al but there being continuation of destruction of p the thickly sett to remind the c thing is done to is a point in the must be constru 20 inches or les ment must be b Gospel Swamp ment a baptism house of Bishop to escape being ruined by the w dwellings by the of the river wa were completely was washed fro The chamber of commerce represented by A. Thomas and Dr. Wickett, requested the board to pass a resolution of intention in regard to street paving. The city attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution to pave Center street from Palm to Orange, and Los Angeles street from Sycamore to Santa Ana. The same will be acted upon at next meeting. A resolution ordering street work was adopted, inviting bids for constructing cement sidewalks and curbs on South Lemon, Broadway, Topeka and curb line on Atchisen street. Patricio Yriarte, the well-known La Habra capitalist, this week awarded contract to C. Schindler for the erection of a brick building, one-story in height, 40x80 feet on the lot where Rimpau Bros. real estate office now stands. The frame building which is one of oldest in the city will be demolished. Mr. Kroeger who owns property adjoining the projected building on the east also has under consideration the erection of a substantial brick structure thereon. Alexander Henry this week consumed the sale to John C. Cordes recently arrived from Iowa of ten acres of his Caledonia grove tract, situated a mile west of this city, the price being $25,000. The tract is set to oranges and contains a $10,000 residence erected by Mr. Henry three years ago. The transfer marks the topnotch figure paid for improved orchard land in this section. Mr. Henry and his good wife probably will make an extended visit to Bonnie Scotland whence the young couple set sail half a century ago to seek their fortune in the land beyond the sea. On their return from Scotland they expect to build a handsome home in this city. Mr. Henry came to this section in 1867. He purchased 160 acres of land between this city and Garden Grove which he sold the following year, and purchased 320 acres where he has since resided. He paid $10 per acre. He sells at $2500 per acre. Mrs. Falkenstein entertained the ladies euchre club on Thursday afternoon. Progressive euchre was played and high score was made by Mrs. Bennerscheidt, the prize being a handsome hand bag. Mrs. Hartung and Mrs. Grim tied for second prize in cutting the cards to decide Mrs. Grim won and was presented with a box of handkerchiefs. Mrs. Sandilands won the consolation prize, a pair of salt and pepper shakers. Refreshments of chicken salad, rolls, coffee and cake were served. The club will be entertained next month by Mrs. Hillscher. Saturday at the home of the Misses Aubert a very pleasant party gathered to celebrate Harold Pellegrin's 21st birthday. A supper well suited to young men's appetites was enjoyed by all. Those present were Misses Kate and Ella Rea, Rev. Mitchell, Walter Ross, Harry Armstrong, Gus McAuley, Harry Pearson, Rudolph Fulde, Elton Goble, Will McLaughlin and wife, Alfred Pellegrin, James Nelson, Harold Pellegrin and the Misses Aubert. Last Friday evening Capt. and Mrs. Williams entertained their friends at a birthday party dinner given in honor of Miss Cath- Saturday at the home of the Misses Aubert a very pleasant party gathered to celebrate Harold Pellegrin's 21st birthday. A supper well suited to young men's appetites was enjoyed by all. Those present were Misses Kate and Ella Rea, Rev. Mitchell, Walter Ross, Harry Armstrong, Gus McAuley, Harry Pearson, Rudolph Fulde, Elton Goble, Will McLaughlin and wife, Alfred Pellegrin, James Nelson, Harold Pellegrin and the Misses Aubert. Last Friday evening Capt. and Mrs. Williams entertained their friends at a birthday party dinner given in honor of Miss Catherine Parker and Mr. Will Schmolze. The guests were Mrs. L. S. Parker, Miss Cora A. Parker, Miss Catherine Parker all of Los Angeles, Miss Eleanor Parker, Rev. F. W. Mitchell of this city and Mr. Schmolze of Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. Danforth was a visitor in town a day or two ago. He has moved into his bungalow at Pasadena, which he says is too large for one. Our former fellow-townsman is said to have his weather eye out for one of Anaheim's pretty girls. Uncle John Bush was in town from his ranch at Olive the first of the week. Uncle John is going on 80, his good wife is 76 and both allow they are getting younger every day. Dr. Clarence Perdomo has taken charge of Dr. Flood's dental practice. The latter on account of ill health will retire temporarily from active business pursuits. Adolph Rimpau has the thanks of the editorial household for a sample of the finest specimens of grape fruit we have seen in years. Muchos gracias! Joseph Hessel has been appointed traveling agent for the Union brewing company. E. R. Amerige writes from Washington, D. C., under date March 5th, that he attended the inauguration of President Taft. The W. C. T. U. held their annual election of officers on Tuesday, March 9th. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Marion Pharo, president; Mrs. Pamelia Mills, secretary; Mrs. Myra Eells, treasurer. Contractor Straehli has a force of carpenters laying a new hardwood floor in the opera-house. 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1884 "The wettest Sunday of 1884" would be a very proper designation for the 9th of March. It rained incessantly all that day, and as if exhausted by the effort, the watery element has since been conspicuous by its absence. To be more precise in language, it has not rained since Sunday, but the effects of that rain have been most conspicuous. The natural river bed was not able to contain the water which was shed into it, and it overflowed its bank at a point east of town, and the old channel, in which water has not flowed to any extent since 1862, was transformed into a raging torrent. The plains to the east of town were a vast sheet of water, but barring washed out roads, the water left the county all the better for its presence. On Monday morning the places of Scott, Dyer, Alward, Backs and others, were partly submerged, but there being no current to the water no damage was done. A continuation of the rain would undoubtedly have resulted in great destruction of property as the water would have coursed through the thickly settled part of the town. We shall feel it our duty to remind the citizens of this fact from time to time, until something is done to make such a flood visitation improbable. There is a point in the river northeast of town at which an embankment must be constructed if we wish to rest secure under a rainfall of 20 inches or less, and during the coming summer the embankment must be built. The water did considerable damage in the Gospel Swamp country, and gave the so-called mormon settlement a baptism from which it will take some time to recover. The house of Bishop Mills was torn down and moved away just in time to escape being washed away, and the house of Mr. Gardiner was ruined by the waters. Barr Steiner and Farmer also lost their dwellings by the flood. For two days during the week the passage of the river was impossible and Anaheim and North Anaheim were completely isolated one from the other. One young man was washed from his wagon and nearly drowned. The contents must be constructed if we wish to rest secure under a rainfall of 20 inches or less, and during the coming summer the embankment must be built. The water did considerable damage in the Gospel Swamp country, and gave the so-called mormon settlement a baptism from which it will take some time to recover. The house of Bishop Mills was torn down and moved away just in time to escape being washed away, and the house of Mr. Gardiner was ruined by the waters. Barr Steiner and Farmer also lost their dwellings by the flood. For two days during the week the passage of the river was impossible and Anaheim and North Anaheim were completely isolated one from the other. One young man was washed from his wagon and nearly drowned. The contents of the wagon which included a ham were lost, so that it may be said that although he saved his bacon he lost his ham. Another, whose wagon overturned, worked so strenuously to save his property that a very necessary part of his wardrobe became detached from his person and floated out of reach. His pilgrimage to town, sans-culotte was to the party most concerned a chilly and embarrassing walk. A small mail is being received every day. It is brought as far as New River by D. B. Grey, transferred across that stream on a hand car and delivered to Arthur Lewis who brings it to Anaheim. Messrs. Grey and Lewis receive their compensation from the citizens of Anaheim, who have subscribed liberally to the fund. Nothing has been done towards putting the track between Anaheim and Los Angeles in good order partly because of the unpropitious weather and partly because the railroad company is using the entire force of men and material in repairing the main lines. It will probably be weeks before rail communication is had with Los Angeles. On Thursday night it began raining again and as we went to press yesterday (Friday) afternoon, it was raining for all it was worth and the barometer was still falling. Total rainfall for the season to date is 20.66 inches. The Los Angeles river has kept the people of that city on the qui vive, and despite all their efforts it has inflicted great damage, though there has been no loss of life. Vineyards and orchards have been carried away. Below the city limits for several miles the east bank of the river has been washed away for a distance, running in on an average of one hundred feet. The land was valued before the flood at from $100 to $500 an acre. The San Gabriel river has divided above El Monte, and come together again near the Mission hills. It has destroyed 350 acres of valuable land belonging to a number of El Monte farmers. Further west the same river has left its old channel, and now takes a southeasterly course along the mesa, following it through the American Colony and emptying into the ocean by the way of Willmore slough, a mile from the old channel. Many of the settlers on the Cerritos were obliged to seek safety on higher land on Saturday and Sunday. A letter in this issue of the Gazette from Mr. W. J. Smith, anent the prevalence of the destructive jack rabbit, is commended to public consideration. On next Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock a grand rabbit hunt will begin, to which everyone is invited. The rendezvous is near the residence of Browning brothers. Over a dozen local sportsmen will certainly be present, and with the assistance of half a hundred boys to drive the rabbits from cover, the result will be a very thorough decimation of the pest. The water in the well of Browning brothers, has risen nine feet since the rains. The soil is very thoroughly saturated, and we of Washington's political observers, has come out boldly for the formation of a new party which he would call "Constitutional Democrats," as opposed to the present democratic party, which he terms socialist democrats. Probably neither the name nor the thinks that Mr. Lawrence expects his scheme will get very far, and nobody plan to be adopted. But the attention that is being paid to the idea itself, of trying to line up those who still believe in the rights of the individual as superior to the rights of the state, in some form of effective opposition to the tendency to regulate and control all human activities by a paternal government, indicates the possibility that a new "bloc" if not a new party may be built around a nucleus of forward-looking republicans and conservative democrats. Cleveland and Bryan Those with long political memories are recalling what happened to the democratic party in 1896, when it was hopelessly split over free silver and other populist issues; so completely split that a powerful faction, headed by none other than President Cleveland, refused to follow the party's candidate, Mr. Bryan, and put their own "gold democrat" candidate in the field to contest for the presidency. That marked the end of the old party control, and a high percentage of those who had called themselves democrats became adherents of the republican party in the course of the next few years. Now, these old timers say, the republican party is in the same fix. The "Old Guard" is completely discredited. The public believes that too many men got rich because of their political affiliations, or that too many rich men had the say in the party's affairs. Any new political lineup must leave the "Old Guard" out completely, in the position that the gold democrats were in 40 years ago come next presidential election. The opposition to the revolutionary program of the administration, to be effective, must be built on new lines that will admit anyone, whether he has previously called himself a Democrat, a republican or a progressive independent. The name "republican" will have to be discarded, these folks say. Looking to Mid-West Those who feel that way, and among them are some who are always factors to be reckoned with in national politics, are looking away from the two coasts for leadership and trying to find a figure in the Middle West, somewhere between Pittsburgh and Denver, who can be put forward as a symbol around which to rally those who dislike the A letter in this issue of the Gazette from Mr. W. J. Smith, anent the prevalence of the destructive jack rabbit, is commended to public consideration. On next Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock a grand rabbit hunt will begin, to which everyone is invited. The rendezvous is near the residence of Browning brothers. Over a dozen local sportsmen will certainly be present, and with the assistance of half a hundred boys to drive the rabbits from cover, the result will be a very thorough decimation of the pest. The water in the well of Browning brothers, has risen nine feet since the rains. The soil is very thoroughly saturated, and we have been asked to say something about the necessity of capping the artesian wells, so that this water is not drained from the soil as heretofore. This matter was alluded to quite pertinently by a correspondent a couple of weeks ago, and there can be no question that if it is a fact that the artesian wells are suffered to flow unrestrained the law should be invoked to compel the owners of such wells to cap them—Editor Gazette—The protest by "Land Owner" against the free flowing of the Westminster and Newport artesian wells is made at the right time. While I do not agree with him that these open wells affect the table water at Anaheim or have any responsibility for its continuous receding from the surface yet I am satisfied they do affect all artesian wells above them. Garden Grove and Westminster are the sufferers. These uncapped wells are all on our southern border and below it. The law imposes a fine of from ten to fifty dollars and costs for allowing an artesian well to flow and go to waste. Our roadmaster declines to act in the matter. Most of us will be pleased to have the law enforced. And it would be well for Garden Grove to move and test the matter—Westminster. Dillin & Co. have put on two four-horse teams to haul freight between Anaheim and Los Angeles until the train resumes its regular trips. Freight is hauled for $1.00 per hundred. H. M. Smith Esq., received his commission as superior judge of Los Angeles County, and now presides in the room formerly graced by Judge Sepulveda. Hann & Keith report the following sale: John Hanna to R. H. Gilman—18 acres on Kraemer tract at $75 per acre. Born:—at North Anaheim, March 11, to the wife of Robert Parker, a daughter. The railroad company furnish steamer tickets to all persons holding tickets to San Francisco. A superior milch cow is offered for sale by Sydney Holman. Looking to Mid-West Those who feel that way, and among them are some who are always factors to be reckoned with in national politics, are looking away from the two coasts for leadership and trying to find a figure in the Middle West, somewhere between Pittsburgh and Denver, who can be put forward as a symbol around which to rally those who dislike the present drift of things. Some of the names suggested and seriously discussed are those of Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin, and his brother, Governor LaFollette of the same state; Senator Gerald Nye of North Dakota, and Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska. To those who object to those names as having rather too radical a connotation, the names of Senator Borah of Idaho and Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas are offered. So far this is mostly talk, but out of it may come conclusions as to just what sort of leadership the people who prize the rights of the individual above the rights of the government might be willing to accept, and what sort of a program or statement of policy could be framed that would appeal to enough of that sort of people to start something moving toward the formation of a new political party. Dr. Swan Elected Realtor President Dr. J. H. Swan was named president, George Weatherly vice-president and Mrs. A. E. Pellegrin secretary-treasurer at the reorganization meeting of the Anaheim Realty board last week. Nineteen members attended the gathering, which was held in the offices of the Orange County Real Estate company on East Center street. The next meeting will be held at the same place on March 14. WEEK IN BINGTON wears on toward the next November, atember of the house of just go before the vote-third of the senate facing the same politics in its more becomes more and soon is lending a help-menocratic supporters use. Naturally, Mr. want to have any of treated in the house does not want to throw rocks in the way of members who feel that administration might chances of re-election in its. So the word has that all members are they please on any as they see to it that am vote in opposition but in a hole. City Proposed Use of the political rumblings of an ap-which may put the city completely out of by the foundation for one of the most astute political observers, has or the formation of a he would call "Con-ats," as opposed to erratic party, which he advocates. For the name nor the Lawrence expects his every far, and nobody but the attention to the idea itself, of those who still believe the individual as super- of the state in some The Family Doctor BY JOHN JOSEPH GAINES, M. D. GOOD TREATMENT Very few of the people who escape nasal infections in winter. Such distressful conditions too. To feel "shivery" for a day—you just can't get warm. You ache in the muscles a little and sneeze at intervals—slight burning in the nasal passages—Oh, you know what I mean—you are "taking cold." You hate to hunt up the doctor when you are not exactly sick—and yet—Well, the time is ripe for action on your part. If you're going to try to fight it out yourself. If your bowels are not regular, take mild laxatives to start things. Milk of magnesia, mineral oil, cascara—anything that is not severe in effect; harsh medicines are not necessary. Stay in the house for a day or more; keep the surface of your body warm and comfortable; eat soft, well-cooked food, with plenty of fruit; drink twice as much water as you formerly did. Get this one bottle of medicine. Have the druggist put two drams of turpentine in a two-ounce bottle, and fill the bottle with oil of Eucalyptus. Label it "for external use." Take this bottle to your bedroom; wet a cloth with it and pin around your neck, so that the vapor from it will enter your nostrils all night long. Breathe all of it you can. There is nothing better for nasal germs than oil of eucalyptus—an old respectable drug, made from the eucalyptus or "fever-tree" of the south. This should break up any ordinary cold. But if your trouble started in a pronounced chill, see your doctor at once, and obey him faithfully. Don't depend on home remedies. Cold has long been known as "checked secretions." Start those secretions—perspiration, bowels and kidneys—and correct your cold. Local Caravan Is Largest Group To See Boulder Dam Officials of Boulder Dam, who received the Orange county delegates last week at Boulder City, said it was the largest single group that has ever visited the dam. One hundred and fifty-seven people traveling in a caravan of 42 cars registered at the gate. Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg was director of the caravan, which was the second organized trip held under the auspices of his office and the farm bureau. After visiting the entire construction works from tip to bottom, with the assistance of nine official guides, the group lunched in the construction mess hall at Boulder City with a thousand members of the working crew. After disbanding at Boulder City, the delegation divided, some returning directly home, others to Death Valley, and a third group under the direction of O. E. Steward, Anahiem, returned by way of the metropolitan aqueduct. They visited five tunnels en route and the diversion dam at Parker on the Colorado river. Ancient Highway Still Good Road How is this for a well-built highway? Inhabitants of the island of Crete built a road about 1500 B. C., that is still in such condition that an automobile may be driven over it as fast as 60 miles an hour. Hints For the Home By NANCY HART Pastry shells must always be thoroughly cooled before the filling is put in. In preparing a baby's bath there is no better way of testing the temperature than grandmother's method of "trying it with the elbow." Water that is too warm for the elbow is too warm for the baby. Put salt in the water in which eggs are to be boiled. It prevents the shells from cracking. If chopped nuts are heated before using they will have a sweeter and richer flavor. To stop hiccoughs, take a few drops of glycerine in a glass of cold water. Cake batter should be beaten at least three minutes after all ingredients are in. Rich cakes require longer beating than plain ones. A large cork, dipped first in water and then in scouring powder, will clean soiled knives easily and well, without soiling the hands. Rev. I. N. Demy says: I have found nothing in the past 20 years that can take the place of Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They are a sure relief for my headache." 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