anaheim-gazette 1934-08-09

IN THE DAYS OF Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK AUGUST 16, 1884 An alarm of fire about half-past 5 o'clock on Sunday afternoon called for th the citizens to witness the destruction of the dwelling on Aguste street owned by Mrs. Julia Luedke and occupied by John Hanna. The fire did its work so rapidly that the spectators could only watch the blazing fire and stand ready to prevent flames from doing harm to adjacent buildings. Three chairs, a sofa, and a table comprised all the furniture saved and they even were scorched. About the hour indicated Mrs. Hanna was preparing supper upon a coal oil stove of the Fairy Queen pattern. Noting that the flame puffed up in a fitful way she turned the wick down and attempted to blow it out. But the flame shot up higher and she picked up the stove and attempted to carry it out of doors. The flame scorched her cheek and she either let the stove fall or the bottom dropped out an din an instant the flames had communicated with the cloth covered ceiling. As before stated the fire did its work too rapidly to admit of any of the furniture being saved. It is as strange as it is fortunate that Mrs. Hanna was not severely burned by the ignition of her clothing. The house was not insured. The furniture, piano and family wearing apparel were insured in the Manufacturers of Boston, of which company Richard Melrose is local agent for $1000. The general agents in San Francisco was apprised of the fire by telegraph on Monday morning and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the same day Mr. Melrose received telegraphic instructions to adjust the loss at once. Had the usual afternoon breeze been prevailing during the fire it is likely that the adjoining house of Mrs. Frohling would have been badly scorched. But it was uninjured and Mrs. Frohling requests us to convey to the firemen and citizens generally her thanks for their services in assisting to preserve her property. of which company Richard Melrose is local agent for $1000. The general agents in San Francisco was apprised of the fire by telegraph on Monday morning and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the same day Mr. Melrose received telegraphic instructions to adjust the loss at once. Had the usual afternoon breeze been prevailing during the fire it is likely that the adjoining house of Mrs. Frohling would have been badly scorched. But it was uninjured and Mrs. Frohling requests us to convey to the firemen and citizens generally her thanks for their services in assisting to preserve her property. Work on the Los Angeles and San Gabriel valley railroad is progressing rapidly. A large force of men are now at work on the north bank of the Arroyo Seco near the Sycamore Grove resort, while the work about the Raymond hotel hill is going forward in a lively manner. There will be a trestle across the canyon and north of and near Sycamore Grove, about thirty feet high and nearly seven hundred feet long. The bridge across the upper Arroyo Seco will be a truss about thirty feet high. At least 200 men are at work on the line, and from appearances they will make short work on the grading for the first twenty miles. The picnickers to Oak Grove, next spring, can go by excursion trains to their favorite resort, and avoid much trouble from teams. The fruit belt will be pierced through by this new line and made to contribute liberally to the prosperity of the road, which is soon to be an important feeder to the business of the city of Los Angeles. A meeting of the Republicans of Anaheim is called for next Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the Town Hall on Los Angeles street for the purpose of organizing a Republican club. H. T. Payne of Los Angeles will be present and address the club. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance as the meeting gives promise of being a spirited one. This office is indebted to A. J. Lawton for a supply of delicious plums and figs, the first named fruit being especially fine. The receipt of a box of nectarines from Lionel Browning is also acknowledged with thanks, and a hundred or more smelt from F. J. J. Schmidt was duly appreciated. Who wouldn't be an editor. N. H. Mitchell of Anaheim announces in the Los Angeles papers that he will be a candidate for sheriff, subject to action by the Republican County convention. Col. W. E. Morford of Los Angeles is an aspirant for the same office. His announcement is published today. He is a pushing, energetic man and will make a candidate who will strengthen the ticket. A fire bug has been quite actively engaged of late in the quiet community of Westminster. Not long since the attempt to fire the dwelling house of William Harper was followed by the destruction of a large quantity of hay, fired as it is supposed by phosphorus. On Thursday a third attack was made against Mr. Harper by burning a stack containing about twenty tons of hay. As yet the rascal has evaded detection but the feeling is so strong regarding the thrice repeated outrage that the suspicion as now directed may lead to the capture of the culprit. Col. E. E. Edwards visited the Gazette on Thursday. The Colonel is authority for the statement that Pomona has an attack A fire bug has been quite actively engaged of late in the quiet community of Westminster. Not long since the attempt to fire the dwelling house of William Harper was followed by the destruction of a large quantity of hay, fired as it is supposed by phosporus. On Thursday a third attack was made against Mr. Harper by burning a stack containing about twenty tons of hay. As yet the rascal has evaded detection but the feeling is so strong regarding the thrice repeated outrage that the suspicion as now directed may lead to the capture of the culprit. Col. E. E. Edwards visited the Gazette on Thursday. The Colonel is authority for the statement that Pomona has an attack of county division, with an ambition for the county seat. This is as natural to new settlements as the chicken-pox is to children and quite as harmless. S. L. Chilson while sojourning at the beach was bitten or stung on the foot by some kind of insect or animal of unknown genus, causing severe illness attended by great pain. He was removed to his home and has not yet found relief from great suffering. It is but justice to the street sprinkling contractors to commend the efficiency with which the work is done. So far as dust is concerned the streets are in excellent condition, but attention and repair in many localities are necessary to the sidewalks in town. The state school fund has been apportioned. Los Angeles county with 14,082 children gets $21,686.28. The only counties which get an amount in excess of this are San Francisco and Alameda. The latter has 18,297 children and gets $28,177.38. It is understood that the Democratic County convention will be held about September 10th. The Republican Central committee have decided not to call their convention until after the Democracy have held theirs. A petition has been circulated in Los Angeles asking the Board of Supervisors to refund the money collected for licenses. Such a petition in Anaheim would receive the signature of every taxpayer. A numerously signed petition was forwarded from Anaheim on last Saturday to Governor Stoneman asking him to offer a reward for the arrest of the murderers of P. W. Bras. Capt. A. S. Ferguson arrived from San Francisco Wednesday and will remain here for a time to look after his business affairs. A well signing them to question of issue of leading business decided to take work can be cost $50,000 and $600 of the Merchant sum of $50,000 portion of the John Hannah watches in this since he began gold watch with Miraflores. Find his pocket whistle In San Francisco Montgomery is now in the m Carl Leonhart at the waist of $1500. He eased and the tank in the tank six wives in J. Kruger's Mrs. Fred Mr. and Mrs. A for their home Bill Hill has complete Charley Boing relatives. Mrs. Wm. Her, Mrs. Robise Peter Weise San Pedro and They returned Mr. and M leave today for terest north. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK AUGUST 19, 1909 Business streets down town are almost impassable with the thoroughfares being torn up for paving and the sidewalks occupied by a force of men setting poles in the walks and stringing wires. Excavations are being made in all directions and the steam roller is at work. It is expected the first block to be paved, that on Center street from Los Angeles to Claudina, will be completed some time next week. A federal forest planter is in the Santa Ana mountains selecting sites for eucalyptus planting during the coming winter. He is accompanied by Forest Ranger Stephenson of San Juan Capistrano. They selected an area near the Trabuca canyon as suitable for the growing of eucalyptus. A quarter of an inch of rain fell at San Juan Capistrano Sunday. The rain was general among the foothills in that end of the county. Back in the mountains the fall was heavier. Trabuco canyon had quite a shower. The rain was the edge of a desert thunder storm and was accompanied by heat and murkiness. Work upon the erection of a large new packing house will begin this week on Santa Ana street, east of Claudina. It will be occupied by the walnut association, which will sublease to the orange association now in course of formation. Assemblyman Melrose has received from the Secretary of State a number of copies of the Direct Primary Law, which he desires to place in the hands of such electors as wish to study its provisions. The pamphlet contains, in addition to the law, forms for making of nominations thereunder and are analysis of its practical operation. Call and get one. Governor Merriam Praises Work of National Guard Sends Letter to Adj.-General Seth Howard Commending Patrol During Strike Members of company K. California national guards (Anaheim's Own), were interested this week in a letter sent to Governor Frank F. Merriam to Adjant General Seth E. Howard, lauding him for the work of the national guard in keeping order and protecting property at San Francisco during the recent general strike. The letter follows: "Dear General Howard: "It is with mingled feelings of pride and appreciation that I express to you and to the officers and men of the California National Guard my commendation of the splendid service rendered the people of California by the National Guard of this state at San Francisco during the recent crisis arising from the maritime labor dispute and the general strike. "Called upon to protect the lives of citizens, to guard state property, to maintain order and to secure obedience to the law, you have acquitted yourselves with credit to yourselves and with honor to the State. "By your firm demeanor, your first discipline, and your complete understanding of the rights and sensibilities of the people you not only frustrate and defeated the objects of those seeking and advocating violence, but you gave courage and calm to the great body of citizens whose peaceful lives and pursuits were assailed." "Had you been less resolute in performing your duty, had you committed any act of oppression or abuse of your..." Work upon the erection of a large new packing house will begin this week on Santa Ana street, east of Claudina. It will be occupied by the walnut association, which will sublease to the orange association now in course of formation. Assemblyman Melrose has received from the Secretary of State a number of copies of the Direct Primary Law, which he desires to place in the hands of such electors as wish to study its provisions. The pamphlet contains, in addition to the law, forms for making of nominations thereunder and are analysis of its practical operation. Call and get one. Supervisor Linebarger was in town Tuesday. He says all the county roads in this section are being graded and oiled. The road between this city and the oil wells will be equal to a paved street, says Mr. Linebarger. Good. Mrs. Hattie Mitchell was in town from Pasadena on Thursday and signed up for paving. Her signature is that of the last property owner in the four central business blocks to contract for improved thoroughfares, and extending in four directions owners are signing for paving. The paved area will extend to Sycamore street on the north, Orange on the east, Santa Ana on the south and Palm on the west. The Methodist church is being enlarged to a seating capacity of 500. The folding crate company has a force of mechanics engaged upon the structure, which will be remodeled and rebuilt. Prof. Ed Crowther has taken charge of the band as instructor and is already at work upon a plan to increase it from fourteen pieces to one of forty pieces. Prof. Crowther is one of the leading musicians of Southern California having studied at the Boston Conservatory of Music as well as in Europe. He tells us his ambition is to make the band the equal of the best musical organizations in the state. Those wishing to join may send in their name to him or Frank Tausch. Success to the new leader and the boys. Joseph Helmsen was surprised to receive a letter this week inquiring how much he would take for a quit-claim deed to 640 acres in Imperial county. Mr. Helmsen a number of years ago in company of several others, purchased 320 acres of school land from the state in the Imperial valley, and subsequently acquired the interest of another of the syndicate. On representation later that the land was valueless he ceased further payments, and the subject passed out of his mind. In recent years the property has acquired considerable value, and Mr. Helmsen is making careful investigations before disposing of it. A well signed petition has been presented to the Trustees asking them to call an election for the purpose of voting upon the question of issuing $60,000 bonds for sewer purposes. A number of leading business men are in favor of the proposition. The board decided to take no action until next meeting. It is estimated the work can be completed and a sewer farm purchased for between $50,000 and $60,000. The sewer proposition has the endorsement of the Merchants association and the Chamber of Commerce. The sum of $50,000 is being expended on street paving in the central portion of the city and many buildings are going up. A well signed petition has been presented to the Trustees asking them to call an election for the purpose of voting upon the question of issuing $60,000 bonds for sewer purposes. A number of leading business men are in favor of the proposition. The board decided to take no action until next meeting. It is estimated the work can be completed and a sewer farm purchased for between $50,000 and $60,000. The sewer proposition has the indorsement of the Merchants association and the Chamber of Commerce. The sum of $50,000 is being expended on street paving in the central portion of the city and many buildings are going up. John Hanna holds the record of being the champion loser of watches in this section, having lost a dozen valuable time pieces since he began his record. Two weeks ago he lost an open-faced gold watch which he thinks was stolen from his residence at Miraflores. Fifteen years ago a $50 gold watch was stolen from his pocket while in a jam on the elevated railroad in New York. In San Francisco some years before his pockets were picked on Montgomery street. He never recovered one of the watches, and is now in the market for the purchase of another. Carl Leonhardt of Los Angeles has repaired the City's cement tank at the water-works after six weeks labor and an expenditure of $1500. He constructed a new cement coating upon the interior and the tank is now imprevious to leakage. Water was out of the tank six weeks and was turned in a few hours before the fire in J. Kruger's barn last week. Mrs. Fred Rimpau and little child are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Rimpau. They contemplate leaving shortly for their home in Fairbanks, Arizona. Bill Hill hauled in his threshing outfit on Saturday evening having completed a season of a month's run. Charley Boege and family spent Sunday at Long Beach visiting relatives. Mrs. Wm. Lawrence is here from Maricopa visiting her mother, Mrs. Robison. Peter Weisel and E. Phillips were in Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Pedro and other points of interest on the coast on Monday. They returned on the Owl Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Backs and Mrs. Jos Bennerscheidt leave today for a visit to the Seattle fair and other points of interest north. Federal Farm Loans Holding Above Par Federal farm mortgage corporation bonds were listed on the San Francisco market this week as: First issue of 3¼ per cent, bid 101-26/32; asked 101-30/32; Second issue, 3 per cent, bid, 100-9/32, asked 100-10/32. GAFFERS & SATTLER New Gas Range with Electric Clock Control, $98.50. Allowance for your old range. VINCENT FURNITURE CO. Center at Palm Sts., Anaheim Elect a Business Man SHERIFF! HARRY D. RILEY (26 Years an Auto Dealer) Pledges IMPARTIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT and ADEQUATE POLICE PROTECTION for our valuable farming areas. (Political Adv.) Controller Ray L. Riley is one man at the State Capitol who comes before the electorate with a record that entitles him to the support of good citizens everywhere. He has conducted the Controller’s office in the interests of the People, and saved the taxpayers millions of dollars by his unceasing vigilance against treasury raids. He is a recognized authority upon governmental finance and taxation and his He has conducted the Controller's office in the interests of the People, and saved the taxpayers millions of dollars by his unceasing vigilance against treasury raids. He is a recognized authority upon governmental finance and taxation and his leadership has been invaluable in formulating legislative programs to keep California taxpayers solvent during the depression. He is courageous, independent and intelligent, with a background of competent public service that has made him one of California's outstanding State officials. (Political Advertisement) THE INSIDE STORY OF THE S. F. STRIKE! —Told In Person by the Governor of California GOVERNOR MERRIAM WILL GIVE THE DRAMATIC STORY OF THE GREAT CRISIS IN CALIFORNIA HISTORY. Probably the only opportunity to hear the Governor in Southern California this summer. An informative, non-political talk to the people of Orange County. BURCH PARK ANTA ANA 8 P. M. FRIDAY AUGUST 10, 1934