anaheim-gazette 1937-10-28

S. Q. R. STORE IS RECOGNIZED AS PROGRESSIVE, MODERN BUSINESS Another of the pioneer institutions of Anaheim is The S. Q. R. Store. It had its beginning back in 1883 when Samuel Federman came to Anaheim and conducted a store in the Kroeger building in the center of the first block on West Center street and on the south side. In 1888 he erected his own building on the northeast corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. In 1907 he sold out to August E. Schumacher and Oscar H. Renner, the latter having been employed in this store since 1892. These two men have been identified with the business ever since. In the years that have passed it has become an institution in Anaheim. The new firm enjoyed immediate prosperity and has grown until now after 30 years the S. Q. R. store is one of the leading department stores in Orange county. In 1913 the S. Q. R. store removed to the new Dreyfus building on the southwest corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. There the proprietors opened with a new stock of goods, carrying substantially the same lines of goods that they still sell. In early days the young merchants found it necessary to speak German and Spanish in order to accommodate patrons from all sections of the county and they both became proficient in these languages. Anaheim was then, as now, the favorite trading town in Northern Orange county and customers came from Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Plainfield. Bothersome Negative "Murders" White Man; Leaves City In the early days a bus pugnacious negro drifted into town, and was forever getting into trouble. One of "the boys" around town ranged a duel between tween the negro and one his Vietims. Pistols were used at paces. And, of course, blast cartridges were used. At first volley the white fell. The boys rushed up poured red ink over his fists. The negro, believing he killed his man, upon solicitation of "the boys" left to and never returned. River Protected by Large Guard Crest Protecting the town's water force is one of the chapters Anaheim's history. At once when water in the Santa Ana river was scarce, Anaheim students had reason to believe forts might be made to water illegally. The result was that local zens guarded the division gate the river to see that no one perped with it. Old residents call that Frank Porter was tain of the crew. Sugar Factory was Unsuccessful Here In early days the young merchants found it necessary to speak German and Spanish in order to accommodate patrons from all sections of the county and they both became proficient in these languages. Anaheim was then, as now, the favorite trading town in Northern Orange county and customers came from Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Placentia, Yorba and other nearby settlements. When the S. Q. R. store was young goods were purchased twice a year. There were the "Spring and Summer" and "Fall and Winter" seasons. Large shipments came by freight twice a year from Chicago and St. Louis. Advertising and display of goods have undergone a tremendous change in the 30 years of the store's existence. Window trimming was not the fine art that it is today. The store has kept pace with Southern Pacific Is First Railroad The Southern Pacific extended its railway from Los Angeles to Anaheim in 1876, the terminus being at West Anaheim. In later years the railroad was continued into Santa Ana. Before the railroad was built to Santa Ana passengers were hauled from the station at West Anaheim to the Planters hotel by a two-horse stage. Mr. Gray was the driver of the stage and in case of a rush of business he had his two horses on the run. Passengers then were transferred to Santa Ana in a two-horse spring wagon driven by Cole Travis. They were delivered to the Lehman hotel, a frame building located at Fourth and Main streets, the only hotel in Santa Ana. Previous to the coming of the railway, passengers were hauled between Los Angeles and San Diego by way of Anaheim in four-hour stage coaches. Stops were made at the 17 Mile House, now known as La Mirada, Anaheim and San Juan Capistrano for the purpose of changing horses. Anaheim Spray Chemical company was the first organization in the United States to manufacture oil emulsions for citrus pest control, a product which has been found to be superior to any other in controlling diseases in citrus trees. The company was started on June 1, 1925 by A. W. Elmer and has grown rapidly since that date. The concern manufactures all its own products in its plant in Anaheim. The chief products of the Anaheim Spray Chemical company are the Blue Ribbon brands of oil emulsions. These products are sold directly by the manufacturing concern through its own sales organization. NICCO—CHOP SUEY Conscientiously Prepared Chow Mein and Fresh Fried Shrimp 50¢ 323 East Center St. Phone 45 CONGRATULATIONS to the ANAHEIM GAZETTE 1870 - 1937 St. Catherine's Military School 215 No. Palm St. Anaheim — Phone 23 1889 - 1937 68 YEARS is a long time We Extend Our Sincere Congratulations to The Publishers on the 68th Birthday of the Anaheim Gazette and Very Best Wishes for the Future. Yes 68 years is indeed a long time and many changes take place in every phase of human endeavor. Fast automobiles have replaced the horse and buggy. Wide paved streets and sidewalks have replaced the old dirt road and broad walk. Concrete skyscrapers have replaced the wooden shacks. The easy to operate electric light has replaced the candle and robbed the street lighter of a job. THE HARDWARE BUSINESS HAS ALSO UNDERGONE MANY CHANGES BUT AT OUR STORE YOU'LL FIND THE VERY LATEST AND UP-TO-DATEST MERCHANDISE. Complete Line of FISHING TACKLE AND SPORTING GOODS & EQUIPMENT IF AND WHEN IT IS HARDWARE CALL AT OUR STORE AND BE SURE OF SATISFACTION MARTENET HARDWARE CO 323 West Center Street Phone 23 Bothersome Negro "Murders" White Man; Leaves City In the early days a burly,ugnaculous negro drifted into town, and was forever getting into trouble. One day the boys' around town arranged a duel between the two negro and one of his vietims. Pistols were used at 50 places. And, of course, blank cartridges were used. At the first volley the white man fell. The boys rushed up and poured red ink over his face. The negro, believing he had killed his man, upon solicitation of "the boys" left town and never returned. Over Protected by Large Guard Crews Protecting the town's water by one is one of the chapters ofheim's history. At one time in water in the Santa Ana river was scarce, Anaheim resisted reason to believe effs might be made to obtain illegally. The result was that local citizens guarded the division gate upriver to see that no one tamored with it. Old residents re-that Frank Porter was cap-of the crew. Sugar Factory was Unsuccessful Here GERMAN METHODIST CHURCH The above picture shows the first German Methodist Episcopal church (right) and church building. At the far right is the Rev. William Schuldt, first pastor of the church extreme left is the Rev. William Rogatsky, present minister of the congregation. German Methodist Church Among Old Established Congregations One of the early churches of Anaheim is what was established as the German Methodist Episcopal church and is now known as the West Broadway Methodist church. It was founded in 1881 by the Rev. William Schuldt, with services of the church being held in the old Kroeger hall. The church had only been established one year when the congregation decided to construct its own building. Rev. Schuldt played an important part in the building program, and the new edifice was dedicated in 1883. The congregation was organized with 18 members. Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Meise original group, still the church. During the year 1922 members resolved to church. The Rev. was pastor at that time. There have been serving the West Broadway church since it finished in 1881. The pastor is the Rev. William Ten years ago the German Methodist merged with the Squ Above photograph was taken in 1885 shows center street looking west from Los Angeles street. The center building is the location where J. C. Perl Store is now located. Below is a photograph of a group of buildings, taken at the corner of Angeles and Center street—Locking North on Los Angeles Street. Your Building M Your Building M Can Supply you with Everyth the last drop of Paint for or Commercial Buildi All Types of R These Anaheim Firms are Alu and can do it f a Price as An Ernest Ganahl Lumber Co. 501 EAST CENTER Patten-Blinn L 1139 WEST LIN WHURCH church (right) and the present first pastor of the church. On the congregation. Marie Elizabeth Meiser, one of the original group, still worships at the church. During the year 1920 the church members resolved to build a new church. The Rev. Tautenhahn was pastor at that time. There have been 21 pastors serving the West Broadway Methodist church since it was established in 1881. The present pastor is the Rev. William Rogatzky. Ten years ago the California German Methodist conference merged with the Southern Cali- White Hardware Business Grows H. N. White, who gives prompt attention when anyone says "Hardware" White, hasn't been in business the longest of any individual in Anaheim, but his 18 years of serving the hardware needs of this city's residents ranks him as an old-timer. The H. N. White Hardware store is located at 142 E. Center street and has been in that location since December, 1919. A hardware store had been located in that building and in the building adjacent to it for some time before that. White came to Anaheim in 1919 from the state of Iowa and pursued a California conference, Methodist Episcopal church. When the mission is fulfilled to the German speaking people the church will be merged with an English speaking Methodist church. Present trustees of the church are John Bencke, C. J. Bleck, Henry Wagner, A. Neiman and C. Kolbe. chased what was then the Nage hardware business. Affiliated with him as an employee at that time was Louis E. Miller, who formerly owned a hardware business and who later became mayor of Anaheim. After a few years Miller left the company and his place was taken by Willard C Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick is still White's employ. The owner of the present business has been a hardware man for more than 40 years. For many years he was a traveling man, selling hardware. Stock at the White Hardware store is varied and complete. It is the agent for the Kelvinator refrigerator, the original mechanical refrigerator. Other products can be ried are from nationally known lines of merchandise. ALWAYS OBLIGED The late Nick Bittner was conductor and motorman on the street car that operated on Center street between the railroad depots. Nick was very accommodating when he saw a man run toward the car waving his hands, he would stop the car and wait for the man to climb aboard. THEN and NOW! At the time when the buildings shown in photo at left were constructed it took just about twice as much effort to complete that type of construction as it does to construct the beautiful and modern buildings of today. The reason being that during those days finished lumber was all done by hand and many convenient and helpful materials were not even thought of. Today there is but a short time between the cutting of a tree and the painting of the finished structure. painting of the finished structure. Material Dealer You with Everything from the Plans to Top of Paint for your New Home— Commercial Building — and for All Types of Remodeling. Firms are Always Glad to Serve You, and can do it for as Low a Price as Anyone. Lumber Co.-Gibbs Lumber Co. 117 SOUTH LOS ANGELES STREET Blinn Lumber Co. 1139 WEST LINCOLN