anaheim-gazette 1940-12-12

Anaheim Gazette Has Witnessed Town Advance From Village to Present S Oldest Newspaper in County Took Part In Progress The growth of development of Anaheim from the days when it was little more than a colony of hardy Pioneers to its present population of more than 11,000 persons has been watched and aided by the Anaheim Gazette. This newspaper recorded the activities of those determined first settlers who came here to establish vineyards and to produce wine, and is still recording the activities of those descendants of the Pioneers who are still living in this city, as well as those persons who have since established their homes here. The Gazette has the distinction of being the oldest business establishment in the city of Anaheim. It is older than the present municipal corporation. The Gazette is also the oldest newspaper in Orange county and the second oldest newspaper in southern California. Among its other distinctions is the fact that The Gazette has been owned by one family for the past 53 years and was edited and published by one man—the late Henry Kuchel—for a period of 48 years. Mr. Kuchel's immediate predecessor in the ownership of The Gazette was his brother-in-law, Richard Melrose, who had edited and published the paper for about 14 years before selling to First Catholic Church. Although the Catholic parochial history dates back to the original Pioneers in 1858, it was not until 1870 that the Catholic church was erected in this city. A photograph of original structure is shown above. The building served an growing number of the faithful, and the first mission was placed in it by Father Weninger, S. J. Disposing of it to Richard Melrose and Fred W. Athearn. The partnership of Melrose and Athearn lasted only a short time, the former acquiring his partner's interest, and conducting the business alone until he sold in 1887 to Henry Kuchel. The latter was publisher and editor for 48 years. Upon his death five years Among its other distinctions is the fact that The Gazette has been owned by one family for the past 53 years and was edited and published by one man—the late Henry Kuchel—for a period of 48 years. Mr. Kuchel's immediate predecessor in the ownership of The Gazette was his brother-in-law, Richard Melrose, who had edited and published the paper for about 14 years before selling to Mr. Kuchel. The late Mr. Kuchel's successors were, and are, his widow, Mrs. Henry Kuchel, and their son, Theodore B. Kuchel. The Anaheim Gazette made its debut on October 29, 1870. The first edition was issued by its founder George Washington Barter, from a plant located in a small building on Chartres street at the corner of Los Angeles street. Because the original plant was not easily accessible to the public, Barter moved the office to the Metz building in the 100 block on East Center street, which later became the location of the Mullinix building. The structure which the office occupied is still standing, having been moved to East Chartres street where it is being used as a Mexican rooming house. It is known as "Buzzard's Roost." Next to Town Hall The next location of The Gazette was in a building just north of the old Town Hall on South Los Angeles street. The Town Hall was later known as Miller's Hall. The building was unsafe and the office was moved to another location on North Los Angeles street, near the corner of Chartres street. The structure was owned by Mrs. Conrad C. Kuchel, mother of Henry Kuchel and wife of one of the original colonists. This building was destroyed by fire in 1876 in a blaze that started in an adjoining building and consumed both structures. Files were saved, however, but the Gazette missed two publication dates. Never before nor since has The Gazette missed an issue. Melrose, who owned the Gazette at that time, left immediately for San Francisco where he purchased a complete supply of new equipment which was installed in a brick building located on North Los Angeles street. Within a comparatively short time the publisher moved into a new building which he had erected on East Center street. At about this time Melrose became postmaster of Anaheim, as well as disposing of it to Richard Melrose and Fred W. Athearn. The partnership of Melrose and Athearn lasted only a short time, the former acquiring his partner's interest and conducting the business alone until he sold in 1887 to Henry Kuchel. The latter was publisher and editor for 48 years. Upon his death five years ago his widow and son, Mrs. Henry Kuchel and Theodore B. Kuchel, became the publishers and editors. Advertising in the first issue of The Gazette represented most of the business establishments of the town, many professional cards of Anaheim doctors, and stores and hotels of Los Angeles. Advertisers Recounted Professional cards were inserted by Dr. W. M. Hardin, Dr. G. A. F. Heyerman, Attorney Charles A. Gardiner, and Dr. V. D'Assonville. Dr. Hardin was one of the first doctors in the city and will be recalled by many of the old-time residents of Anaheim. It was he who planted the rubber tree on the grounds of the Elks clubhouse. Dr. Heyermann was the grandfather of the late Joseph M. Backs, county clerk who died three years ago. He was also a notary public, as well as a doctor. Gardiner, later owner of The Gazette, was an attorney-at-law. Real estate agents were represented in the first issue by H. D. Polhemus, whose son bears his name and still resides here. Planters Hotel Advertsiing space was also purchased by the famous Planters hotel, which was owned and operated at that time by John Fischer, who had a second distinction, that of being the father of Anna Fischer. First American girl born in Anaheim. Several general merchandise stores were advertised, including the businesses owned by Richard Heimann and Oscar George, Philip Davis and Gus Davis and W. Kalisher and company. Langenberger, Blockman and company advertised its lumber business at Anaheim Landing. Langenberger was Anaheim's first merchant. O B. Pack company, contractors and builders, also inserted an advertisement. Affiliated with the company was P C. McKinney. R. Leudke, one of the original colonists, conducted a jewelry disposing of it to Richard Melrose and Fred W. Athearn. The partnership of Melrose and Athearn lasted only a short time, the former acquiring his partner's interest and conducting the business alone until he sold in 1887 to Henry Kuchel. The latter was publisher and editor for 48 years. Upon his death five years ago his widow and son, Mrs. Henry Kuchel and Theodore B. Kuchel, became the publishers and editors. Advertising in the first issue of The Gazette represented most of the business establishments of the town, many professional cards of Anaheim doctors, and stores and hotels of Los Angeles. St. Michael's Parish Back to 1873; Rectory is Rev. D. H. Downey On May 15, 1873, St. Michael's Episcopal church was found Anaheim. Next May they will be 68 years old. A School was started by Miss M. La Faucherie and outgroup came the congregation. At the request of Mr. Faucherie and others, Bishop of the diocese of California the Rev. C. F. Loop to Arden to organize the parish. Sewere held in old Enterprise at the corner of Los Angeles Chartres streets. The bishop has since been destroyed by Within two years after the organization of the parish present church edifice was erected With a plain exterior, the bishop is very lovely, being built plan of an English village o Redwood used in the building out near San Francisco and needed to Anaheim Landing there it was brought to Arden by ox teams. The names of many of the families of Anaheim appear in parish register, The Rev. Dr Kellogg, once rector, lies buried Anaheim cemetery, and the John A. Emery, who waived from 1880 to 1883, later archdeacon of the diocese. Services are held every morning at 8 and 10:30 o'clock and in the evening on special occasion and on all holy day an Episcopal church, it is off the Anglican communion mother church of which Church of England. It is O for every truth of God, and estant against every error o The services are from the Common Praver; a sane general service for thinking The present priest and reverend Rev D. Howard Dow, who been in charge of the parish more than 10 years. The bishop Right Rev W. Be Stevens of Los Angeles. At all times and under Melrose, who owned the Gazette at that time, left immediately for San Francisco where he purchased a complete supply of new equipment which was installed in a brick building located on North Los Angeles street. Within a comparatively short time the publisher moved into a new building which he had erected on East Center street. At about this time Melrose became postmaster of Anaheim, as well as publisher of The Gazette. The postoffice was in the front of the building and the newspaper plant in the rear. It was while The Gazette was in this location that Mr. Kuchel purchased the paper. Later Joseph Helmsen purchased the building from Melrose and it became known as the Helmsen building. More Space Needed Growth of The Gazette soon required that larger headquarters be obtained. To meet this need the office and plant was moved to Reiser's operahouse, which was located at the corner of Central and Olive streets. The Gazette remained in the Bushard building for several years until it was moved into the office on North Emily street in the Masonic building. About five and a half years ago still larger quarters were needed, and The Gazette moved to its present location at 259 East Center street. Sells After Year George W. Barter, the founder of the Anaheim Gazette, operated the paper for only abut one year, selling to Charles A. Gardiner. The latter retained the property for a similar period of time before the businesses owned by Richard Heimann and Oscar George, Philip Davis and Gus Davis and W. Kalisher and company. Langenberger, Blockman and company advertised its lumber business at Anaheim Landing. Langenberger was Anaheim's first merchant. O B. Peck company, contractors and builders, also inserted an advertisement. Affiliated with the company was P. C. McKinney. R. Leudke, one of the original colonists, conducted a jewelry store and watch making business and had an advertisement in the first Gazette. He was followed in business here by his son. Druggist-Postmaster The Anaheim drug store, owned by W. M. Higgins, who at one time served as postmaster and whose wife was a doctor, also inserted an advertisement. Other Anaheim dealers who purchased space in the first issue were I. Gunther, host maker; Pioneer livery stables, owned by Goodrich and Mitchell; Arnold and Baldwin, blacksmiths and stoves; Hellman, Tempe & Co., bankers; Los Angeles stage line; Pico House located at Main street and the Plaza; Bella Union hotel; United States hotel; La Fayette hotel; H. Newmark & Co., wholesale dealers; S. Lazard & Co., dry goods; O'Melveny and Hazard, attorneys at law with offices in the Temple block; Workman Brothers importers; Banning & Co., lumber; W. B. Lawler Institute, day school; Wolfenstein's photograph gallery, and John C. Downey, banker. New Guinea has green, black and gold varieties of butterflies with a wingspread of 11 inches. NINE STUDENTS ENROLL IN FIRST SCHOOL; ONE-ROOM BUILDING USED (Continued from page 6) to the amount of $10,000 to finance the new building. It is of interest that Anaheim residents introduced and supported the law which made bond issues for school building purposes legal in this state. Deeds to the property on which Central school was built were obtained from F. W. Koll, Henry Hammel, Andrew II. Denker and Mrs. Conrad C. Kuchel, grandmother of the present publisher of The Gazette. The new school was formally accepted by the trustees on January 10, 1879. Important Years The years 1880 and 1881 were rather important in the history of Anaheim schools. While it is true that the first separate high school in Anaheim was not founded until 1890, some high school courses had been provided along with other classes some 20 years earlier. In fact, the first class was graduated from the high school in 1880, with Miss Matilda Rimpau as its only member. The following spring the first written examinations were given at the close of the year and the first graduation exercises were held in Kroeger's Hall. At that close of that year, also, Guinn resigned his principalship to accept a Los Angeles position. For the next few years the only advancement of particular interest was the construction of a new school in West Anaheim in 1889. Somewhat dissatisfied, the school withdrew from the Anaheim district in 1891, but within two or three years requested to be rein-ing on Citron street. The old Central building was sold in 1920. The following year buildings were erected on North Palm street on leased ground to accommodate Mexican children. Eight rooms were added to the Fremont school and construction of the Citron school were events of 1923. During the same year a site was purchased on the south side of East Center street upon which the Lincoln school was built in 1924. The earthquake of March, 1933 dealt a heavy blow to both the elementary and high school districts, but a completely rebuilt and modernized system of schools has resulted. The high school district was first to go forward with a rehabilitation program, action being made possible by the carrying of a bond issue for $275,000 on May 15, 1933. A new auditorium, library, study hall, administration offices and 16 classrooms were constructed from this money. In 1935 the federal government granted the district $110,000.00 which was applied in perfecting finishing and furnishing the new units. The school took occupancy of the new main building in August, 1936, and the auditorium in November. Project is Completed Since then the district has received additional grants which have been used in the construction of two gymnasium units. Through a bond issue of $195,000 and large grants from the federal government, the elementary school district has been able to construct a new building for John C. Freese. Piscopal Church Has Long History Michael's Parish Dates Back to 1873; Rector is Rev. D. H. Dow On May 15, 1873, St. Michael's Piscopal church was founded in Anaheim. Next May the parish will be 68 years old. A Sunday school was started by Miss Susan La Faucherie and out of this group came the congregation. At the request of Miss La Faucherie and others, Bishop Kip of the diocese of California sent Rev. C. F. Loop to Anaheim to organize the parish. Services were held in old Enterprise hall at the corner of Los Angeles and Hartres streets. The building has since been destroyed by fire. Within two years after the organization of the parish the present church edifice was erected with a plain exterior, the interior very lovely, being built on the plan of an English village church. Edwood used in the building was at near San Francisco and shipped to Anaheim Landing. From here it was brought to Anaheim box teams. The names of many of the old families of Anaheim appear on the Irish register, The Rev. Dr. E. B. Gallogg, once rector, lies buried in Anaheim cemetery, and the Rev. John A. Emery, who was here from 1880 to 1883, later became shdeacon of the diocese. Services are held every Sunday morning at 8 and 10:30 o'clock, and in the evening on special occasion and on all holy days. As Episcopal church, it is a part of the Anglican communion, the other church of which is the church of England. It is Catholic for every truth of God, and Protestant against every error of man. The services are from the Book Common Praver, a sane liturical service for thinking people. The present priest and rector is Rev. D. Howard Dow, who has been in charge of the parish for more than 10 years. The bishop is Right Rev. W. Bertrand Bevens of Los Angeles. For the next few years the only advancement of particular interest was the construction of a new school in West Anaheim in 1889. Somewhat dissatisfied, the school withdrew from the Anaheim district in 1891, but within two or three years requested to be reinsted to the system. The school is Loara and is again a separate district, affiliated with the Anaheim high school district. Central school was enlarged to twice its original capacity in 1895, and three yeras later the Anaheim high school was established through the efforts of C. P. Evans, who became its first principal. When the present high school plant was dedicated three years ago, Evans was one of the speakers. Three years after the high school was established a bond issue of $12,000 was voted to construct a new building for the sole use of the high school. The present site of Fremont school was purchased and on May 14, 1901, Ground was broken for the new building. Further expansion occurred in 1904 when a block on East Broadway at Olive streets was purchased and a four-room building constructed thereon, at a total cost of $10,000. Formation of a separate union high school district to include the Loara, Magnolia and Anaheim districts was made in 1908, and three years later a bond issue of $105,000 and sale of the old high school building to the elementary school district made possible the purchase of an 11-acre site and erection of a group of six buildings. These were built on the present site of the high school. In 1913, the Katella elementary school district was formed and became a part of the Anaheim union high school district. The year 1914 saw the establishment of the first kindergarten and the doubling of the capacity of Broadway school. Superintendent Hired Growth of the elementary district had been so rapid that in 1919 a regular district superintendent was employed, J. B. Abernathy being selected for the position. During the same year a 10-room and kindergarten building was erected at Central, as was a units. The school took occupancy of the new main building in August, 1936, and the auditorium in November. Project is Completed Since then the district has received additional grants which have been used in the construction of two gymnasium units. Through a bond issue of $195,000 and large grants from the federal government, the elementary school district has been able to construct a new building for John C. Fremont school, an entirely new school named Benjamin Franklin and to repair and remodel other school buildings in the district. The entire project cost something more than half a million dollars. Administrative heads of the two school districts are J. A. Clayes, high school principal and superintendent, and M. A. Gauer, elementary school district superintendent. Now after 81 years of interesting history, Anaheim has one of the outstanding school systems in the state. Besides its large, complete high school, it has an intermediate school and six separate elementary schools. Dick Chilson Was Noted Character Many old-timers remember Dick Chilson, a mining man, who upon three different occasions, in the same number of years went over into Arizona prospecting. He always said there was "gold in them thar hills" and he went after it. Upon each lucky strike, Chilson would sell his claim; his first adventure netted him a small fortune. Dick was a hail fellow well met and would entertain his friends lavishly. He divided his time here between the Planters hotel and the Perry Brothers club theater in Los Angeles. Money slipped through his hands freely, and lighting a cigar with a $10 bill happened occasionally. Upon two other occasions, Chilson made strikes, and each time he was the same kind-hearted and convivial friend. Then one day a friend met him on the road on horseback and with a pack animal. The friend hailed Chilson and asked where he was going. "I'm going back for another strike," he replied cheerfully— The year 1914 saw the establishment of the first kindergarten and the doubling of the capacity of Broadway school. Superintendent Hired Growth of the elementary district had been so rapid that in 1919 a regular district superintendent was employed, J. B. Abernathy being selected for the position. During the same year a 10-room and kindergarten building was erected at Central, as was a five-room and kindergarten build-up. BETTER PLUMBING For Better Built Homes QUALITY in the hidden AUTY in the open GAZETTE on its 70th BIRTHDAY PHONE 2506 R. JOE QUAST MERCHANT PLUMBER 246 East Center Anaheim Leading Dairy's Plant Pictured Pictured above is Orange county's only certified dairy farm, owned by the Excelsior Creamery company, and which is located five miles southwest of Anaheim. EXCELSIOR CREAMERY COMPANY CELEBRATING 25th ANNIVERSARY Celebrating its 25th year as Orange county's leading home owned creamery company, Excelsior's consistent efforts to produce the highest quality dairy products has won it many distinctions. Excelsior operates Orange county's only certified dairy farm where the production of the milk is under the strict supervision of the doctors who are members of the Orange county medical milk commission. In Excelsior's complete dairy laboratory over 300 chemical and bacteriological tests are made daily by Excelsior's full time chemists and bacteriologists. Using a process discovered by Excelsior's chemist K. W. Ranney, a cheese spread is being produced by Excelsior Creamery company that has found wide favor throughout the west and is being sold by more than 30 distributors, some as far east as Salt Lake City. Excelsior Creamery company with it's three branches employs over 125 workers residing in Orange county. Excelsior's payroll and its purchases for supplies and materials place many thousands of dollars into Orange county trade channels each month. River Protected by Large Guard Crew Protecting the town's water by force is one of the chapters of Anaheim's early history. At one time when water in the Santa Ana river was scarce, Anaheim residents had reason to believe efforts might be made to obtain water illegally. The result was that local citizens guarded the division gate up the river to see that no one tampered with it. Old residents recall that Frank Porter was captain of the crew. The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure contumely without resentment. —Elbert Hubbard. Excelsior operates Orange county's only certified dairy farm where the production of the milk is under strict supervision of the doctors who are members of the Orange county medical milk commission. In Excelsior's complete dairy laboratory over 300 chemical and bacteriological tests are made daily by Excelsior's full time chemists and bacteriologists. Always among the leaders in competition with all southern California dairies, Excelsior this year led the field by winning six gold medals for six classes of milk at the Pomona fair. In its 25 years of progress Excelsior has been first in adopting every important step in the improvement of sanitary production methods. Excelsior was the first Orange county dairy to pasteurize milk, to build a modern creamery to require that all milk for pasteurization be produced from T. B. tested cows, and to install a complete dairy laboratory. Excelsior requires that all unpasteurized milk be produced from abortion free, tested cows. Mexican Murderer Lunched by Mob During the late eighties Charles McKelvy of Garden Grove owned a ranch in Santiago canyon and employed a Mexican named Juan Torres. McKevley held out two dollars of the man's wages to pay his road tax, with the result that Torres became incensed and murdered his employers. Sheriff Theodore Lacy captured the fugitive at El Toro. The trial started before the late Judge Turner, but proceeded slowly. One bright moonlight night a mob assembled at the jail, removed Torres and hanged him to a telephone pole at Sycamore and Main streets. To look up, learn more, strive to rise always.—Pasteur. 52 Years Experience as a Background is why more people are specifying LUND & SONS PRODUCTS 140 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS are manufactured in our factory A back ground of 52 years' experience coupled with a real determination to render a service to the paint industry is no doubt responsible for the development of more than 140 different paint and refinishing products, now being manufactured by this company in Anaheim. We are proud of the part we have played in the development of Anaheim and Orange county, and are happy to congratulate the publishers of the Anaheim Gazette on the arrival at the 70th milestone of community service. We invite you to visit our plant Lund & Sons Paint Manufacturers - Glass Experts 1118-1122 Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, California Over a quarter of a century ago Excelsior started business with one delivery truck. Today over 90 trucks distribute over 1,000,000 pounds of milk a month. OVER A QUARTER OF A CENTURY Over a quarter of a century ago Excelsior started business with one delivery truck. Today over 90 trucks distribute over 1,000,000 pounds of milk a month to every section of Orange County and Long Beach. Always first in adopting the latest scientific methods for the production of Highest Quality Products, Excelsior has established an enviable record of perfection.. Again in 1940 six grades of Excelsior Milk won Six Gold Medals at the Pomona Fair! By Orange County trade channels more than 125 workers, Excelsior distributes thousands of dollars each month through Orange county trade channels. ORANGE COUNTY'S OWN 25 Years Under The Same Management