anaheim-gazette 1934-12-20

IN THE DAYS OF LOC Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of a CentuAuthentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Oran- 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK JANUARY 3, 1885 The weather of the past week has not been of such a character as to justify our pointing to it with pride. The wind and the rain have made the weather more suggestive of Canada than California and a gleam of warm sunshine was greeted with pleaure. The Christmas storm was the most pronounced ever seen here. The rain fell more steadily, heavily and more persistently than in any one day in the phenomenally wet winter of last year. There was an immense volume of water in the river and it is said that the farms in the Gospel swamp country on the west side of the river are again overflowed. The dams built by the trustees seem to have proved an effectual barrier in preventing the river from breaking through to the north of town as it did last year. The ditches of the A. U. Water Co. were not injured, the forms and other means of protection having proved highly effectual. A similar rainfall last year filled them with debris, and did damage amounting to thousands of dollars. But on last Friday the water was run through the upper ditch and the small amount of debris which had washed in was washed out. The past month was four degrees colder at nights and six degrees colder by day than the same month in 1883 and was the coldest month we have had since 1878. The total rainfall for the season is 4.69 inches—over two inches more than at the same time last year. The heavy rains of last winter began on the 27th of January. At the meeting of Evergreen Council No. 808, American Legion of Honor on Wednesday, Dec. 31st, the following officers were elected: Wm. A. Witte, commander; Mrs. Betty Bailey, vicecommander; Mrs. May Dennis, orator; Olaf Warling, guide; Wm. Crowther, secretary; Theo. Rimpau, treasurer; S. A. Dennis, collector; Miss O. Rehm, chaplain; Mrs. Lizzie Witte, warden; H. Cahen, sentry. Trustees: F. C. Rimpau, J. Yeager and R. Luedke. Representative to Grand Council, F. Ey; alternate A. Town merchants rn Extra forces of clerks trade was probably ther was due in large part stores from early to late by the merchants. Thr Phil A. Stanton of in Riverside on business on the political situation Stanton is firm in there from Southern California gets behind a candidate of his name as a candidate up to the people, undermain not going out hunt I want to see southern leading republicans in enter the race from ther be at the sacrifice of on some other man free to help him. My coul know that I should be of this great commonbe to give the state a ctraition. N. Roy has sold 5 recently arrived from familiarly known as traveling about the co At the meeting of Evergreen Council No. 808, American Legion of Honor on Wednesday, Dec. 31st, the following officers were elected: Wm. A. Witte, commander; Mrs. Betty Bailey, vice-commander; Mrs. May Dennis, orator; Olaf Warling, guide; Wm. Crowther, secretary; Theo. Rimpau, treasurer; S. A. Dennis, collector; Miss O. Rehm, chaplain; Mrs. Lizzie Witte, warden; H. Cahen, sentry. Trustees: F. C. Rimpau, J. Yeager and R. Luedke. Representative to Grand Council, F. Ey; alternate A. Rimpau. The installation will be held on Wednesday the 14th inst. Several hundred ducks are forwarded to Los Angeles by express every alternate day. They are slaughtered by professional hunters who range in the law lands south of Westminster. There is an immense quantity of wild fowl this year and the inroads of the pot hunters have seemingly no effect upon the number. The Los Angeles Express has this interesting item: "Letters written by men out of employment are daily received in this city asking as to the condition of the labor market. At present there are a good many persons in Los Angeles who are not employed and this will be the state of affffairs until the rainy season is over. Those in search of work should not visit this section at present. The only bit of good road near Los Angeles is the bridge across the river. As a result horses are "speeded" over it, to the manifest detriment of the structure, and it is proposed to stop the fun by finding offenders. It has never occurred to the authorities that there is another way to remedy the evil. They should make more good roads. The new county officials assume their respective duties on Monday. There is a story told of a government employee who, on being reproached by his chief for his indisposition to work, replied, "Work! I had to work hard enough to get in here, and now I think I ought to have a rest." It is to be hoped that the exertions of the campaign have not made the new officials too tired to attend to their duties with a conscientiousness that will bring its reward in a re-election. The ball given by the young ladies of Anaheim on Tuesday night at Kroeger's hall diserves special mention, (1) because it was one of the most pleasant and successful social parties ever given in Anaheim, (2nd) because the whole affair was planned and managed by the young ladies themselves and, (3rd) because it was one of those rare events which occur but once in (in a lifetime we almost said), four years and which one may consider himself fortunate to have the pleasure to attend. More than sixty couples were in line for the grand march. The supper was spread at the Anaheim hotel the many good things being donated by the ladies and their friends. The music was furnished by Thompson's orchestra and was excellent. The receipts were ample to meet all requirements and there still remains a balance in the treasury of the ladies' committee of the Leap Year ball. The new year edition of the Los Angeles Times was an admirable one, and a perfect encyclopedia of information concerning Los Angeles county. One of the interesting items was figures time we almost said), four years and which one may consider himself fortunate to have the pleasure to attend. More than sixty couples were in line for the grand march. The supper was spread at the Anaheim hotel the many good things being donated by the ladies and their friends. The music was furnished by Thompson's orchestra and was excellent. The receipts were ample to meet all requirements and there still remains a balance in the treasury of the ladies' committee of the Leap Year ball. The new year edition of the Los Angeles Times was an admirable one, and a perfect encyclopedia of information concerning Los Angeles county. One of the interesting items was figures on the cost of running the county. From December, 1883 to November, 1884, the total expenditure was $558,958.08. This is a big figure but it must be remembered that this is a big county. Its population is now estimated at 65,000. An agreement has been entered into between J. W. Roach and R. D. Curtis, wehereby the former will plant the latter's forty acre tract east of town in eucalyptus trees. This means 28,000 trees and the grove will be a conspicuous landmark in a few years, and doubtless will be a profitable investment. "The boys"—a designation which embraces persons of the male gender between the ages of 15 and 50—painted the town red on Wednesday night. Some of the transpositions of signs and things were ludicious and some disgusting. But allowance must be made for the time of year. Prof Hinton will open his dancing school at Kroeger's hall on Wednesday the 14th instant. His former pupils will doubtless rejoin the school and there is no doubt that new accessions will also be gained. Jacob Yeager has bought the wagon lumber and material of T. L. Gannon and consequently is better than ever prepared to do all work in his line. Justice Pierce will, figuratively speaking, don the ermine on Monday, and will dispense justice from the office of Hudson & Co. Justice Bailey will continue business at the old stand. The Congregational church will be dedicated tomorrow. It was built six years ago but until the present time the existence of a debt has prevented its formal dedication. E. S. Dickey, who is now residing at Pasadena was in town a day or two ago and made this office a friendly call. OF LONG AGO A Quarter of a Century Ago. These Files Contain the Only Records of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK DECEMBER 30, 1909 Town merchants report record holiday business in all lines. Extra forces of clerks were made necessary and Friday's business trade was probably the heaviest in the history of the town. This was due in large part to the throngs of purchasers who filled the streets from early to late and as well to the larger stocks carried by the merchants. The present week's business is also lively. Phil A. Stanton of Los Angeles, speaker of the assembly was in Riverside on business some days ago and talked quite freely in the political situation to a representative of the press. Mr. Stanton is firm in the belief that the next governor ought to be from Southern California and is of the opinion that if the south gets behind a candidate he will be nominated. Regarding the use of his name as a candidate, Mr. Stanton said: "It is going to be used to the people, under the new direct primary, and I certainly am not going out hunting for the nomination with a brass band. I want to see southern California get the governorship, and if the leading republicans in this part of the state think I am the man to enter the race from this section I might do so, though it would be at the sacrifice of my private interests. If they can unite with some other man from this end of the state, I will do my part to help him. My course as speaker was such that the people know that I should be independent of factions and fair to all parts of this great commonwealth. If I were governor, my aim would be to give the state a clean, progressive and business like administration. N. Roy has sold 5.9 acres on South Street to Mr. Cummings, recently arrived from North Dakota for $5500. Mr. Roy, who is familiarly known as Mr. Rockefeller, will devote some time to traveling about the coast before settling down again. New Agriculture Census to Record Land Use Changes Effect of AAA In Curtailing Crops, Killing of Hogs, Etc., To Be Studied Although the forthcoming census of agriculture which will be taken in January, 1935, will cover practically all of the major items of interest to farmers, the schedule will ask only about one-third as many questions as did the decennial census in 1930. The changes in farms and ranches and in the utilization of land will be recorded in detail. This will show the acreage in farms, crop land harvested, idle lands, crop failure, plowable pasture and other grazing lands, woodland, and all other farm land. The expansion of relatively new crops, such as the soybean and Japanese clover, will be recorded. These crops have been widely used in the drought area. Measured data on the effects of the drought, damage done to crops, change in yield, amount and extent of crop failure and the number of livestock remaining in the drought area will be procured. The census will record the changes brought about by campaigns for the reduction of the basic commodities, cotton, wheat, corn, rice, tobacco and hogs. New aid will be furnished the milk and dairy interests in solving one of the most difficult agricultural problems today. These figures will record also the changes that have been brought about by shipment of milk cows and beef cattle from the drought areas, and will give us a picture of the readjustments which have been caused by the unprecedented weather conditions of this year. In addition to the hogs and cattle... N. Roy has sold 5.9 acres on South Street to Mr. Cummings, recently arrived from North Dakota for $5500. Mr. Roy, who is familiarly known as Mr. Rockefeller, will devote some time to traveling about the coast before settling down again. Hon. E. F. Hyatt, state superintendent of public instruction, arrived in town from Sacramento on Wednesday of last week on a visit to St. Catherine's academy. After inspecting the books and accounts of the orphanage he spoke in terms of high praise of the institution, and paid a warm tribute to the Dominican Sisters who are caring for 160 boys under the age of 14 years. He noted with satisfaction the new buildings now in course of erection and said the orphanage will soon be able to care for twice the number of the present roll. Herman Dickel was presented with a roll-top office desk by his employees as a Christmas gift. Frank Tausch, head salesman, made the presentation speech. When Wm. Falkenstein gave orders for the closing of his store on Friday evening, after a record day's sales by the establishment he was waited upon by his force of twelve employes and presented with a handsome gold ring, with Masonic emblem. The class of '05 of Anaheim high school held their fifth annualunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Borth on Tuesday evening, December 28th. Letters were received from Miss Mary Watson from Alaska where she holds a government position and Mrs. Pellegrin also wrote an interesting letter about his work in the Y. M. C. A. at Occidental College. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Borth, Mr. and Mrs. M. Skinner, Elsa Christen, Clara Scher, Ernest Clabaugh, Walter Mickle, Leonard Evans, Herman Christenson, Dr. J. O. Schwenkert. After an elaborate banquet the jolly bunch went down the street practicing the former class halls. Directors Diecker, Nisson and Finley of Santa Ana and Directors Bradford, Hale and Sherwood of this side the river constituting the board of directors of the Santa Ana River Development company met at the water office in Anaheim and transacted business on Friday. They discussed plans for water spreading up the river. The meeting was in executive session and nothing was given out for publication. Mrs. Sarah J. Fay has presented to the Odd Fellows lodge a complete set of reports of the business transacted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, dating from its institution and including all reports to a few years ago. The volumes had been collected and preserved by the late Mr. Fay, who was a well known and highly esteemed resident of this city. Mrs. Fay was tendered a vote of thanks for the donation. Walter Wuesthoff has sold his 25 acre ranch on West Broadway to Louis Edson of San Dimas for $35,000. The tract is set Mrs. Sarah J. Fay has presented to the Odd Fellows lodge a complete set of reports of the business transacted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, dating from its institution and including all reports up to a few years ago. The volumes had been collected and preserved by the late Mr. Fay, who was a well known and highly esteemed resident of this city. Mrs. Fay was tendered a vote of thanks for the donation. Walter Wuesthoff has sold his 25 acre ranch on West Broadway to Louis Edson of San Dimas for $35,000. The tract is set in oranges and is highly improved. It contains a 9-room dwelling house and a pumping plant. Mr. Wuesthoff and family will move to Los Angeles. Wm. Hall and J. W. Walls made an auto trip to Pomona and other outlying points on Sunday. E. K. Collins dropped into town from San Jose this week and looked over the orange groves with the intention of purchasing several carloads. E. K. is making money shipping fruits from the northern citrus belt. Mr. and Mrs. L. Kroeger, Mr. and Mrs. Nowotny, Miss Sophie Schindler, Miss Helen Meinicke and Herman Schindler enjoyed visit to Mt. Lowe on Sunday. They attended the theatre in Los Angeles in the evening and returned on the Owl in the evening. Mrs. Hubert Lloyd and little son left Placentia last week for San Francisco where Mr. Lloyd has been for some time engaged in business. They will take up their residence in that city. Charles Boege has completed a new $2500 residence on West Center street. L. E. Miller will erect a $3000 residence on Broadway between Los Angeles and Lemon streets. Carl Pamferl sends from Austria a renewal of his subscription to the Gazette which has been going to his address since his departure from Anaheim a number of years ago. Rev. Juny will hold Communion service at the Episcopal Church on Sunday at 10:30. Tom Wilkie came in from the oil wells to spend Christmas with relatives and friends. "Hole Through" for Completion of 1st Major Water Tunnel That J. F. Shea company crews scored a direct "bull's eye" in holing through the Cottonwood tunnel of the Colorado river aqueduct, first major bore of the project to be completely excavated, was revealed in advices reaching here from field engineers of the metropolitan water district. Working in opposite directions on the three and eight-tenths mile tunnel, miners blasted through the last rock barrier separating them at 6:25 o'clock. Wednesday evening, exactly 17 months to the day after the launching of work on the bore. The tunnel is located approximately 150 miles east of Los Angeles, northeast of Mecca. Throughout the course of the job, tunnel driving operations were carried forward from two portals—east and west. A total of 610 feet of excavation per month was averaged on a six-day week basis. INSTANT blade change The Schick INJECTOR Razor gives you a new convenience in shaving. The Injector, which contains 20 blades is always ready to insert a new blade when needed. A new blade is inserted Instantly, at the same time ejecting the old blade without your hand touching either of them. $1.50 COMPLETE including INJECTOR with 20 blades sealed in it. Try this new razor. You will experience not only an added new convenience, but also a new shaving sensation. Schick Injector RAZOR MAGAZINE REPEATING RAZOR CO. 230 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. Salas Representatives: Harold F. Ritchie & Co., Inc., 40 E. 34th St. N.Y. MERRY CHRISTMAS Another eventful year is coming to a close. It brought lessons in appreciations to all. . . It taught us to be patient and more considerate of our fellowmen. It taught us an Another eventful year is coming to a close. It brought lessons in appreciations to all. . . It taught us to be patient and more considerate of our fellowmen. It taught us an appreciation of friendships. So to our friends and patrons, to all fellow citizens, we send most joyous greetings. Anaheim Building & Loan Association Center at Lemon Streets, Anaheim Gift of NEW LEISURE ck controlled ern Gas Ranges art and Stop automatically at means s free from watching. See your dealer or Gas Company for trade-in allowance on your old stove and easy terms... Look for this Seal of Approval. It is for Your Protection. inexpensive with Natural Gas - lowest in cost of all practical fuels SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY (Connected with the Pacific Lighting System for dependable service)