anaheim-gazette 1934-12-06

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 DECEMBER 20, 1884 While Washington's monument has been building—We have chronicled the history of nine political administrations, witnessed the birth and death of several political parties, and passed through a terrible Civil war, four financial strains and established the best banking system in the world. The Great Republic in the meantime has grown from 23,000,000 to 55,000,000 people and in material wealth from $7,400,000,000, or $320 per inhabitant to $57,000,000,000 or $1,000 per inhabitant. When the national monument was begun Great Britain possessed five times the wealth owned by the United States, and while the wealth of the former country has only doubled within the last four decades, that of the latter has increased twelve-fold. As to the constituent factors of American progress in their aggregate in the four decades they are sufficient to buy up the whole Austrian Empire several times over, or pay for the aggregate value for the "effete" monarchies of Italy, Holland and Belgium almost three times over during that period. Our tilled acreage has increased from 50,-000,000 to 170,000,000 acres; the crops have increased in value from $415,000,000 to $2,500,000,000 and the cattle have increased in value from $380,000,000, to $1,840,000,000. Our imports have increased from $178,000,000 to $668,000,000, and our exports from $152,000,000 to $836,000,000. F. A. Gates and son planted this past season, a new variety of sorgum cane (Link's Hybrid) received from the Agriculture Department, Washington, D.C. It proved to be very prolific both in stalks and syrup. The cane grew to the height of 13 or 14 feet and turned out syrup at the rate of about 350 gallons per acre, of a bright medium light syrup. The cane is longer maturing than the early amber but has less of the acid taste, the stalks are very brittle and sweet and good size to work. It is the cane for Southern California. A well lighted southwestern city lies the city trustees on Walnut street. The and representatives Tungsten lamps at thoroughfare. The lamps which will be the city trustees to board looked upon tioners to procure ar will be turned on. eration, and it is pro of the finest streets Trustees Rust, F at the meeting. N. Hart and other Hermine street be p was granted. A resi the paving of Claudia was passed after ad the city engineer. Ence to the two incl ordered that a new paving. City Attor collect penalties fro for taxes. Delinquen cannot be collected. that Fritz Ruhman culvert at the corner given. F. A. Gates and son planted this past season, a new variety of sorgum cane (Link's Hybrid) received from the Agriculture Department, Washington, D.C. It proved to be very prolific both in stalks and syrup. The cane grew to the height of 13 or 14 feet and turned out syrup at the rate of about 350 gallons per acre, of a bright medium light syrup. The cane is longer maturing than the early amber but has less of the acid taste, the stalks are very brittle and sweet and good size to work. It is the cane for Southern California. Prof. Hinton, County Superintendent of Schools was in town on Wednesday. The Professor is a mathematician of no mean ability, but how to visit and inspect two hundred and twenty-five school rooms as required by law, keep his office open in Los Angeles one day in each week and support a young and growing family on $83.33 per month is a problem which he cannot work out with anything like satisfactory results. The Board of Supervisors cut off his salary of $50 per month as secretary of the County Board of Education, thereby reducing his income to the figure stated. Unless the new Board restores this salary, it is probable that he will resign his profitless office. F. C. Hazen the head zanjero on the Cajon ditch is an expert shot with the pistol. He can perforate the eye of a flying duck at one hundred yards and can hit a nail on the head at twice that distance. This item is respectfully published for the information of the individuals whom he has reason to suspect make nocturnal visits to the ditch with no good motives. A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse. Sabe? The Los Angeles city council have elected D. E. Miles as president and Geo. C. Knox as city surveyor. They have earned these honors and deserve them. They are now reaping the reward of a prolonged residence in Anaheim, with all the mental vigor and vim which that implies. Bless you, my children. The thrifty three-year-old vineyard of Fritz Ruhman has paid him handsomely this year. From seventeen acres he harvested forty-three tons of grapes, receiving therefor $860. There is nothing formidable in undertaking the planting of a vineyard when such returns can be expected in so short a time. It began raining on Thursday night and up to yesterday noon the fall was .21 making a total for the season of 1.72 inches. A very marked change is experienced from the cold weather of the past two weeks, and the higher temperature is indicative of rain. Articles of incorporation have been filed by the Newport M. E. Church of Newport, Los Angeles county. The trustees named in the articles are A. C. Buffington, Thomas Warne, R. C. Johnston, F. L. Sexton and Fred L. Sexton. Rev. Mr. Mills arrived from Ottumwa, Iowa, on Wednesday. He will assume the pastorate of St. Michael's church and will preach his first sermon therein tomorrow evening. We bespeak for the gentleman the characteristic hearty welcome of the people. The town taxes and road poll taxes will become delinquent on the last Monday in December when an additional five per cent the city engineer. Monroe Mitchell session of his recent walnut orchard. The ago, and is now one purchased the land Col. Botsford and M weeks ago the ranch The tract has been a handsome residene Frank Wommer near the public dump o'clock. He fell fro broke his neck. The where Coroner Smith death was returned Charles Wommer, a bern part of the state Thursday at 2 p.m.of which deceased The Fraternal B Thursday evening to past president; N. president; Miss Alm E. T. Beale, sergeant dock, chaplain; John outside door keeper Johnston, physicians Harold Moore trai in town on Tuesday Diego fair in 1915 other day and saw Baldy and Grayback Coronado islands."T the country," he ten Francisco's purpose California is with th The Anaheim bas Los Angeles on the lo of 7 to 6. A crowd penter's terrific batting was also a feature seven years and Man game. He was subsed day the locals play t grounds. Articles of incorporation have been filed by the Newport M. E. Church of Newport, Los Angeles county. The trustees named in the articles are A. C. Buffington, Thomas Warne, R. C. Johnston, F. L. Sexton and Fred L. Sexton. Rev. Mr. Mills arrived from Ottumwa, Iowa, on Wednesday. He will assume the pastorate of St. Michael's church and will preach his first sermon therein tomorrow evening. We bespeak for the gentleman the characteristic hearty welcome of the people. The town taxes and road poll taxes will become delinquent on the last Monday in December when an additional five per cent will be added. The county taxes also become delinquent at the same time. The sausage made by Mr. Cratsel is a most toothsome and tempting article of diet. The new shop is on Los Angeles street nearly opposite White's blacksmith shop. He also keeps the very best meat of all kinds that can be purchased for money. The stockholders of the Asphaltum Manufacturing company held a meeting on Saturday evening and elected R. W. King president, J. H. Sherrard vice-president, A. W. Potts, secretary and treasurer. L. G. Rose of San Gabriel stated to a Times reporter that the product of his winery and distillery this year was four hundred thousand gallons of wine and one hundred thousand gallons of brandy. Mrs. Bessie Lawrence and two children of San Francisco is in the city and will spend the Christmas holidays with her parents Dr. and Mrs. Hardin. There will be a Christmas tree in the Présbyterian church on Wednesday evening next (Christmas eve). All who are interested in making the occasion an enjoyable one are cordially invited to take part in the interchange of presents. All presents should be brought to the church early on Wednesday afternoon in order that the committee may arrange them upon the tree. Exercises will begin at half-past seven. All are invited. Hanna & Keith report the following sales of real estate: George A. Greeley to C. Meyer, 30 acres west of town; J. H. T. Dean to Aug Krug, Town lot and building. Consideration $1000. The shooting match for turkeys on the 24th will take place on the vacant ground north of Mr. Keith's place. OF LONG AGO and a Quarter of a Century Ago. These Files Contain the Only issus of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK DECEMBER 16, 1909 A well lighted boulevard running from Center street to the southwestern city limits is the purpose of a petition presented to the city trustees on Thursday evening by property owners on Walnut street. The petition bears the signature of A. C. Pearson and representatives of J. O. Royer and asks the installation of 21 Tungsten lamps at each alternate electric light pole along that thoroughfare. The petitions offer to purchase and install the lamps which will be equivalent to 60 candle-power lights and asks the city trustees to furnish electricity for lighting them. The board looked upon the proposition favorably and notified the petitioners to procure and install the lamps, when the necessary juice will be turned on. Paving the street has been also under consideration, and it is probable that this will in the near future be one of the finest streets in the city. Trustees Rust, Fiscus, Kroeger, Gates and Stock were present at the meeting. N. Hart and others presented a petition requesting that Hermine street be paved from Center to Chartres. The request was granted. A resolution of intention was passed providing for the paving of Claudina street from Broadway to Center. The same was passed after adopting plans and specifications submitted by the city engineer. Engineer Lewis addressed the Board in reference to the two inch water main on Claudina street. The Board ordered that a new two inch main be laid on that street before paving. City Attorney Melrose reported that the city could not collect penalties from delinquent property in arrears three years for taxes. Delinquent taxes running back longer than that period cannot be collected. Superintendent of Streets Steadman reported that Fritz Ruhman requested permission to construct a steel culvert at the corner of Chartres and Los Angeles. Permission given. Scribes To Hear Experts In World Affairs at Meet Noted Authorities to Address Newspapermen at Conclave at Riverside Newspaper editors and publishers of California are to be guests of honor at the Tuesday evening session, December 11, of the twelfth session of the Institute of World Affairs to be held at the Riverside Mission inn, December 9 to 14. "The Press and Propaganda in Europe," will be discussed by Vernon McKenzie, for numerous years the Hearst representative in central Europe and now head of the school of journalism of the University of Washington. Recently returned from a four-months trip abroad, Professor McKenzie has made a study of the effects of dictatorships upon European journalism. He is the author of "Behind the Headlines," published in 1931. With noted authorities in the field of international politics and economics coming to attend the conference from the Atlantic coast, Canada, and universities and colleges of the Western states, current world problems will be aired at morning round tables, general afternoon conferences, and special evening lectures. Dr. R. B. von KleinSmid, president of The University of Southern California, is chancellor of the Institute of World Affairs which is sponsored by the Los Angeles University of International Relations of U.S.C. Dr. Elliot G. Mears of Stanford university is director for the 1934 session. the city engineer. Engineer Lewis addressed the Board in reference to the two inch water main on Claudina street. The Board ordered that a new two inch main be laid on that street before paving. City Attorney Melrose reported that the city could not collect penalties from delinquent property in arrears three years for taxes. Delinquent taxes running back longer than that period cannot be collected. Superintendent of Streets Steadman reported that Fritz Ruhman requested permission to construct a steel culvert at the corner of Chartres and Los Angeles. Permission given. Monroe Mitchell has arrived here from Chicago and taken possession of his recently purchased twenty acres of the Katella walnut orchard. The orchard was set out by J. B. Rea 16 years ago, and is now one of the best properties in the state. Mr. Rea purchased the land for $65 per acre. Five years ago he sold to Col. Botsford and M. Cornell of Los Angeles for $40,000. Some weeks ago the ranch was purchased by J. P. O'Brien for $55,000. The tract has been divided into four "twenties" and on each one a handsome residence will be erected. Frank Wommer, a driver of one of the city teams was killed near the public dumping grounds on Monday morning about 11 o'clock. He fell from the wagon in which he was driving and broke his neck. The body was brought to the undertaking rooms where Coroner Smith held an inquest. A verdict of accidental death was returned. He leaves a widow son and daughter. Charles Wommer, a brother of deceased is coming from the northern part of the state to attend the funeral which will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., under auspices of the Odd Fellows Lodge of which deceased was a member. The Fraternal Brotherhood elected the following officers on Thursday evening to serve for the ensuing term: F. Machleb, past president; N. J. Kuhlman, president; Mrs. Machleb, vice-president; Miss Alma Yoern, secretary; F. C. Rimpau, treasurer; E. T. Beale, sergeant; Mrs. Bowen, mistress at arms; Mrs. Craddock, chaplain; John Weaver, inside door keeper; Alfred Pellegrin, outside door keeper; Mrs. E. Adams, musician; Drs. Beebe and Johnston, physicians. A buffet luncheon followed the exercises. Harold Moore traveling passenger agent of the Santa Fe, was in town on Tuesday, bringing tidings of great joy about the San Diego fair in 1915. Mr. Moore stood on the fair grounds the other day and saw to the north the snow covered peaks of Old Baldy and Grayback 100 miles to the north. To the west were the Coronado islands. "The most beautiful site for a world's fair in the country," he terms it. The fair will be held, despite San Francisco's purpose to hold a fair of its own, and all of Southern California is with the southern city. The Anaheim baseball club defeated the Burke Athletic club of Los Angeles on the local diamond on Sunday afternoon by a score of 7 to 6. A crowd of 1000 persons witnessed the contest. Carpenter's terrific batting practically won the game. Spencer's hitting was also a feature. Elmer Stone returned after an absence of seven years and Manager Fischer allowed him to pitch the opening game. He was subsequently signed up for the season. Next Sunday the locals play the West Jefferson Merchants on the home grounds. Arizona Inspecting Fruits and Shrubs Avocados, persimmons, guavas, quinces and all citrus fruits being taken by tourists into Arizona are subject to inspection at the various checking stations, it is announced. They are not permitted entry if found to be infected. Shrubs of all kinds must be inspected by the state department of agriculture officers. Date palms are not permitted entry into Arizona, although this ruling is subject to change. Raw cotton also is prohibited entry. Dogs or other animal pets are allowed to enter Arizona without veterinary certificates. California is with the southern city. The Anaheim baseball club defeated the Burke Athletic club of Los Angeles on the local diamond on Sunday afternoon by a score of 7 to 6. A crowd of 1000 persons witnessed the contest. Carpenter's terrific batting practically won the game. Spencer's hitting was also a feature. Elmer Stone returned after an absence of seven years and Manager Fischer allowed him to pitch the opening game. He was subsequently signed up for the season. Next Sunday the locals play the West Jefferson Merchants on the home grounds. The new Sunday school room of the Presbyterian church will be dedicated next Sunday morning. Rev. W. A. Jackson of Orange will preach the sermon. The public is invited. Rosario Saiz, accused by his fellow sheep shearers of the murder of Jose Machado near Sunset Beach on September 22, has been arrested in Mexico and is now in jail in Ensenada. The crime was committed in Santos Carrisosa's sheep camp and Saiz immediately disappeared. He is said by other Mexicans to be a bad man. Mrs. Melrose entertained the "500" club at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Lewis was awarded first prize and Mrs. Holland the second, the prizes being embroidered handkerchiefs. Mrs. Welborn Wallop entertains the club next month. See our line of pictures for a most acceptable Xmas or wedding gift. Weber's stationery and Music Store. Toilet set, manicure sets and a full line of acceptable jewelry at B. Hartfield's A Kodak or Camera for Xmas. For sale only at Mullinix's drug store. Now is the time for those Xmas photos. Come early and avoid the rush. H. Betzsold. Phone Sunset 1603. Miss Eleanora Parker has received a letter from Leeds, England, announcing the death in that city of Mrs. John Goodale, formerly a resident of this city. The real live Santa Claus will be at Wm. Falkenstein's store next Saturday afternoon. Be sure to bring the children to see him. Miss Bertha Imus has resigned as delivery clerk at the post-office and Miss Ardis Johnson has been engaged to take her place. Week-end Winds Are Benefit to Groves Hard Santa Ana winds over the weekend failed to do any material damage to the valencia crop, according to local growers, who looked upon some dropping as a good thing and the drying out of the upper strata of soil as a preventative to root rot. GAFFERS & SATTLER Gas Heaters, Circulating Type, Porcelain finish, $9.95. Other values from $9.75. VINCENT FURNITURE CO. Center at Palm St., Anaheim Commercial Loans for every California "Main Street" Bank of America wants to lend money — wants to make commercial loans for the current needs of sound businesses. Owners of well-managed concerns are invited to discuss the advantages of a Bank of America wants to lend money wants to make commercial loans for the current needs of sound businesses. Owners of well-managed concerns are invited to discuss the advantages of a commercial bank relationship with this California wide institution. 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