anaheim-gazette 1937-10-28

50 Years Ago Nov. 3, 1887 The gentleman who for the past fifteen years, and until the present week, has been editor and proprietor of the Gazette, having decided to remove to Los Angeles to engage in the practice of law, it was deemed fitting to give some public expression of regret at his departure and appreciation of his labors in behalf of Anaheim. Accordingly the following invitations elegantly printed were issued: Anaheim, October 26, 1887. The pleasure of the company of yourself and lady is requested at a farewell banquet to be given by the citizens of Anaheim to Richard Melrose at the Planters Hotel, Monday evening, October 31, 1887, at 8:30. J. W. Landell, J. P. Gardiner, Plez James, Committee. Pursuant to this invitation there gathered at the Planters hotel parlors on Monday evening a noble company of fair women and brave men and at 8:30 they were marshaled into the dining room where two long tables which "groaned beneath the weight of good things" awaited discussion. dancing was kept up until 2 o'clock when ended the most thoroughly enjoyable social gathering ever assembled in Anaheim. Following is a list of those present: Plez James and wife, Theodore Staley and wife, Dr. J. H. Bullard and Miss Ida Everhardy, Dr. J. S. Gardiner and wife, H. S. Knapp and wife, Capt. H. Wrede, H. D. Polhemus and wife, Max Nebelung, H. Cahen, Prof. Packard, J. W. Landell and wife, G. S. Landell and Mrs. Butler, L. W. Kirby and wife, Alex Henry and wife, Miss Jacobini Henry, F. U. Schaumberger, and Miss Mary Horstman, C. L. Ennis and wife, Wm. R. Harker and wife, Wm. M. McFadden and daughter, John Bancroft, H. C. Gade, Henry Bremerman, W. G. Potter and wife, Charles Schindler, Edwin Clark, H. Kroeger and wife, F. C. Rimpau and wife, C. O. Rust and wife, and Miss Grace Houck, T. S. Grimshaw and wife, G. H. Ruddock and wife, E. J. Pellegrin, Frank Rimpau, J. B. Pierce, D. W. Hudson and wife, A. Goldthwaite and wife, Chas. H. Madden, N. H. Mitchell and wife, Miss Melsheimer, John Landell, B. C. Derham, Mr. Everhardy and Miss Holtech, Julius Schneider, Richard Melrose and wife, Mrs. Kuchel and Messrs. Henry and Charles Kuchel of the Gazette. Letters of regret were received from the corresponding seeder Miss E. Kate Rae, read an article to the women of Californië vote against the amendment the consolidation of cities the racing measure. Mrs gave a report of the recieved day at Santa Ana and made announcement concerning organizing of a county federal women's clubs. Mrs. F. Angell, chairman of Bazaar committee, predicts successful affair on the 14th and 16th of this month; will be a supper on all the nights, namely, chicken, Salad and New England. Liberal tions have been made and many booths, art, apron, embroidery, there will be thing for everybody. An attainment has been planned every evening. The co-op and patronage of the comma is solicited. Albert O. Nelson and Gertrude Mauerhan both city were married in San Saturday by a justice of peace. They took the train for Los Angeles and a few days at nearby beach returning to this city M evening. They will temp make their home at the rear of the bride's parents south town. Both young people are Pursuant to this invitation there gathered at the Planters hotel parlors on Monday evening a noble company of fair women and brave men and at 8:30 they were marshaled into the dining room where two long tables which "groaned beneath the weight of good things" awaited discussion. The floral decorations were profuse and lovely, and the viands were prepared in the highest style of the culinary art. Fully an hour was consumed in their consumption. Toastmaster H. S. Knapp introduced the speakers who responded to the various toasts. Mr. Melrose responded in happy vein to the toast. "Our Guest," Mr. E. J. Pellegrin followed and responded to the toast to Anaheim. "Our Suburbs" was the theme of Mr. J. W. Landell's splendid remarks, Commerce, was the toast responded to by Mr. Hippolyte Cahen. In closing his remarks, Mr. Cahen favored the company with a French song. He gave "Le Sabre du mon Pere" and was vociferously applauded. Dr. J. H. Bullard spoke on "The professions," and Dr. J. S. Gardiner responded entertainingly to the toast "Woman." Mr. R. Luedke responded with some interesting reminiscences of Pioneer life in Anaheim. Mr. W. M. McFadden was in his happiest vein in responding to the toast "The Pioneers of Anaheim." He came here nineteen years ago on a stage from Los Angeles, as at that time was not a mile of railroad in Los Angeles county. On looking over the assembled guests he recognized only a few who were here ahead of him viz: Judge Pierce, H. Kroeger, R. Luedke, L. W. Kirby, N. H. Mitchell and several young men (among them the new editor of the Gazette, Henry Kuchel) who were then mere children. He described the old postoffice as being situated near Backs' new building. Mr. Van Gulpin was postmaster, and there was but one box in the postoffice and that was a cigar box. All the letters from A to Z went into that box and the few newspapers were laid on a table near the door with the address up. The schoolhouse was an old adobe building that stood near Grimshaw and wife, G. H. Ruddock and wife, E. J. Pellegrin, Frank Rimpau, J. B. Pierce, D. W. Hudson and wife, A. Goldthwaite and wife, Chas. H. Madden, N. H. Mitchell and wife, Miss Melsheimer, John Landell, B. C. Derham, Mr. Everhardy and Miss Holtech, Julius Schneider, Richard Melrose and wife, Mrs. Kuchel and Messrs. Henry and Charles Kuchel of the Gazette. Letters of regret were received from a number of persons from out of town who were unable to be present. Among the number were Charles A. Gardiner of the Rural Californian, J. D. Lynch, Los Angeles Herald, G. W.-Burton also of the Herald, A. J. Waterhouse, Santa Ana Blade, Major P. S. Dornor, Los Angeles Times. 25 Years Ago Nov. 7, 1912 The latest returns of the presidential election indicate that Wilson carried 38 out of 48 states. He will have a vote of 402 out of 531 in the electoral college—136 more than enough to elect, and a majority of 277 over all competitors His popular majority in the states he carried is indicated to be 2,149,000 His plurality over the combined votes of Taft and Roosevelt is 1,182,000. Colonel Roosevelt ran second, he will have 117 electoral votes if he carries Pennsylvania. Taft's electoral vote is 12, if he gets New Hampshire it will be 16. In California four Republican, two Progressive and one Democratic candidates for Congress are assured of election. Four other districts are in doubt. Congressman William D. Stephens of Los Angeles is re-elected in the tenth district. In the eleventh district the race is close between Evans, Progressive and Kettner, Democrat, with Kettner having a substantial lead in San Diego. Strayed or stolen—On the night of October 19th, horse with buggy Horse stocky built, dark brown color, weight about 1300 lbs., age six years. Buggy made by Elkhart Carriage works. Black body with red running gear.Automobile seat upholstered with light whipcord cloth.Liberal reward will be paid for information leading to recovery.Notify this Albert O. Nelson and Gertrude Mauerhan both in city, were married in San Saturday by a justice of peace They took the train for Los Angeles and a few days at nearby beach returning to this city Monday.evening They will temp make their home at the rear of the bride's parents south town. Both young people are and favorably known her Nelson holds a responsible pledge with the Gibbs Lumber coe in this city.Miss Mauerha daughter of J.C.Mauerha her sweet and loveable dig has made her a host of among both young and old Mrs.Rebekah B.Het aged 69 years,died Thursday morning at her home in Placeen a 10 days' illness.Mrs brink had resided in this 38 years and had many who sorrow in her passing neral services were held in city Monday.Decased three children,a brother three sisters. The vote for supervisor third district on Tuesday rallied in the election of William macher.Publican candidate over John Brunworth by a clarity of 2 votes.Orange was carried by the Progess by a majority of over 600.N.Anderson was elected senator from the 39th district Hans V.Weisel.of this cie semblyman from the 76th e Wilson sweeps the country Louis Paul Hart.editor He described the old postoffice as being situated near Backs' new building. Mr. Van Gulpin was postmaster, and there was but-one box in the postoffice and that was a cigar box. All the letters from A to Z went into that box and the few newspapers were laid on a table near the door with the address up. The schoolhouse was an old adobe building that stood near where the present postoffice now stands. It served the double purpose of a school in daytime and prison or guardhouse at night for noisy or obstreperous tramps. There was no such thing as Justice of the Peace, Deputy Sheriff or town marshal. It was told (although the speaker did not know of his own knowledge) that when the peace and quiet of this orderly community was disturbed that the disturber was tied up, given a few lashes with a blacksnake, led out to one of the four gates of Anaheim, given a loaf of bread and a bottle of wine and told to travel, and he always traveled. Our Guest (Mr. Melrose) arrived shortly after the speaker did. He was a young man and went quickly to work. By his industry, energy and integrity he won confidence of the people who trusted him. He has been foremost in all enterprises for the advancement of the town, and has grown to be almost a part of the town. The speaker then addressed our guest saying that he voiced the wishes of the assembly that prosperity and happiness would follow him in his new home. Before closing the banquet Mr. Plez James proposed the health of Mrs. Richard Melrose. The company rose to their feet and enthusiastically drank the toast. At 11 o'clock the company adjourned to Kroeger's hall where 25 ANAHEIM GAZETTE) The corresponding secretary, Mrs. E. Kate Rae, read an appeal to the women of California to be against the amendment for consolidation of cities, and racing measure. Mrs. Gates reveal a report of the reciprocity at Santa Ana and made an announcement concerning the organizing of a county federation of women's clubs. Mrs. F. Angell, chairman of the zaar committee, predicts a very successful affair on the 14th, 15th and 16th of this month. There will be a supper on all these everags, namely, chicken, Spanish, New England. Liberal donations have been made and in the ny booths, art, apron, candy, embroidery, there will be someing for everybody. An enterement has been planned for every evening. The co-operation patronage of the community policized. Albert O. Nelson and Miss Artrude Mauerhan, both of this year, were married in Santa Ana saturday by a justice of the pace. They took the electric in for Los Angeles and spent new days at nearby beach points, burning so this city Monday evening. They will temporarily take their home at the residence the bride's parents southeast of own. V. F. W. AUXILIARY OFFICERS The auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars is one of the leading patriotic organizations in Anaheim. The above photograph is of the officers of that group for this year. Armistice Day Celebration Will Be Held at Fullerton This Year Plans for the county-wide celebraration of Armistice Day this year at Fullerton under auspices of Fullerton Post 142. American Legion, are virtually complete with only routine details left for the committee to work out. A. G. Cooke is manager of the celebration and Ray Starbuck chairman of the committee. All American Legion posts of the county will participate, with dozens of other patriotic, civic and fraternal organizations joining in. "With the remarkable progress already made, this celebration this year should be one of the Silver Jubilee of Automobile Show to Open Saturday With 20 or more "gas buggies" of the early 1900's resplendant in their brass trimmings and the "latest gadgets" in vogue in those days on display and vicing for the attention and interest with the best that American and foreign Albert O. Nelson and Miss Terrude Mauerhan, both of this city, were married in Santa Ana Saturday by a justice of the court. They took the electric car for Los Angeles and spent few days at nearby beach points, turning to this city Monday evening. They will temporarily take their home at the residence the bride's parents southeast of town. Both young people are well favored known here, Mr. Nelson holds a responsible position with the Gibbs Lumber company in this city. Miss Mauerhan is aighter of J. C. Mauerhan and sweet and loveable disposition made her a host of friends long both young and old. Mrs. Rebekah B. Hetebrink, aged 69 years, died Thursday evening at her home in Placentia after a 10 days' illness. Mrs. Hetebrink had resided in this section for years and had many friends to sorrow in her passing. Formal services were held in this city Monday. Deceased leaves three children, a brother and two sisters. The vote for supervisor in the third district on Tuesday resulted in the election of William Schucher, Republican candidate, or John Brunworth by a plurality of 2 votes. Orange county is carried by the Progressives a majority of over 600. John Anderson was elected stateator from the 39th district and ans V. Weisel, of this city, assemblyman from the 76th district. Anderson sweeps the country. Louis Paul Hart, editor of the gion, are virtually complete with only routine details left for the committee to work out. A. G. Cooke is manager of the celebration and Ray Starbuck chairman of the committee. All American Legion posts of the county will participate, with dozens of other patriotic, civic and fraternal organizations joining in. "With the remarkable progress already made, this celebration this year should be one of the greatest in Orange county history." Commander D. W. Lewis of Fullerton post says. Space in the parade at 11 o'clock already has been reserved for many entries. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, a football game will be played at the Fullerton union high school stadium by Santa Ana high and Fullerton high. Tickets 50c and 75c may be obtained from Legionnaires throughout the county. A dance open to the public will Huntington Beach News and Democratic candidate for senator in the 39th district, was in town Saturday afternoon attending the Smythe meeting. John Hanna and Chas. S. Miles have sold 40 acres of walnut orchard at Miraflores to S. B. Eimers and W. H. Eimers of Los Angeles, brothers of Mrs. Frank Walters of this city at $500 per acre. The walnut trees will be removed and the tract set to Valencia oranges. Miss Vida Walker, George Hedstrom, Lawrence Walker, Walter Spasth and Hans Storm were in Los Angeles libraries Friday securing material for the coming debates with Santa Ana and Hollywood high schools. Silver Jubilee of Automobile Show to Open Saturday With 20 or more "gas buggies" of the early 1900's resplendant in their brass trimmings and the "latest gadgets" in vogue in those days on display and vieing for the attention and interest with the best that American and foreign manufacturers have to offer the 1938 auto buyer, the silver jubilee auto show will open at the Pan Pacific auditorium Saturday, October 30 at 2 o'clock for a nine day run. Sponsored by the Los Angeles Motor Car Dealers' association the show this year is expected to be the greatest ever staged. In honor of the occasion elaborate preparations have been made by Ralph Hamlin, chairman of the show committee and other members of the organization to give the citizens of southern California the finest and largest display of automobiles, trucks, trailers and accessories in history. 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