anaheim-gazette 1940-12-12

Achievements Of Gazette Article Late Publisher’s Story Reprinted Important Activities During Newspaper’s Early Years Recalled That the Anaheim Gazette has seen and participated in many outstanding incidents since its founding 70 years ago goes without saying. Many of the more important and interesting of such occurrences were recalled by the late Henry Kuchel, publisher and editor of The Gazette for 48 years, who dictated a resume of them a short time before his death five years ago. Because this anniversary edition is devoted to the history of progress of Anaheim, the article which the late Mr. Kuchel dictated is of special interest and importance because it unquestionably is the most accurate account of some of the important events in Anaheim’s history now available. Mr. Kuchel’s article follows: “We have had many fights to pull off for the people, one of them the notorious ‘twilight patient’ which sought to impose a royalty upon fumigation for orange trees. Immediately there was a great stir among orange growers throughout the country. William McFadden, our correspondent at Placentia, came into this office and declared that he had 55 acres of cranges on Placentia avenue which were not worth one cent if this royalty was no contemporary newspaper account of the great flood of 1862 is available, but an accurate report of the damage it did is contained in an article which appeared in the Anaheim Gazette of November 11, 1915. The story of that date touched upon the flood which Anaheim was praised off the face of the raging Santa Ana over its banks and the flood swept the townsite to a depth of or four feet. The buildings then were mostly temples and among them numerous texts in which No contemporary newspaper account of the great flood of 1862 is available, but an accurate report of the damage it did is contained in an article which appeared in the Anaheim Gazette of November 11, 1915. The story of that date touched upon the flood in connection with news of the time, and is quoted below: "Another land mark, one of the pioneer buildings of Anaheim, which has weathered the storms of more than half a century, is doomed to give way before the march of progress. This is the Hussman residence on South Los Angeles street between Center and Chestnut. It is standing on ground belonging to Samuel Kraemer and is in the way of a modern business building which he is preparing to build on that site. Other buildings on the ground have been removed, and some giant pepper trees in the rear are being cut down this week. Built After Flood "The Hussman residence was built by Henry Hussman shortly after the great flood of 1862. It was originally built of adobe. This was torn down and the present frame structure took its place. Mr. Kraemer has offered it for sale intact, and unless somebody purchases it and moves it off, it will probably be demolished. Few people now living remember the inundation of 1862, in submitted providing that the northern boundary line should be at Coyote creek. When the oldtimers here learned of this there was a snort of defiance. They would not agree to it, and neither would a single man in this town. Many men who had favored it with the northern boundary placed at New river now came out against it with the boundary placed at Coyote Creek. This bill was prepared by Victor Montgomery. It provided for a two-thirds majority at an election, and again William McFadden came in saying that that ought to be fair enough for anyone: He said there was quite a favorable sentiment in the Placentia and Fullerton districts as well as in Garden Grove and Westminster. He found there was also quite an element supporting the bill in this city. A vote came which Anaheim was praised off the face of the town then were mostly tempershacks and among them numerous tents in which lived or transacted business. One Building Left "When the flood subsided found that only one structure in the town was left standing. Was the two-story building West Center street between Angeles and Lemon owner John Cassou, which was re-marked for destruction so owner is preparing to buy modern business block and to on the site. Thus within a month, the oldest buildings in the connecting links with the days, will give way to new enterprise. In the memorable flood twenty-two, one man lost his life was a Pioneer named Teotis his 20-acre vineyard was south of Broadway and west Santa Fe railroad. His home swept away and he was into the current of the rift the raging flood. Many days ward his body was found no ocean, buried in the sand discovered by a gleaming watch chain which sparkled sun." Epoch-making Date This flood was an epoch-date in Anaheim's history. Ing like it was ever known before or since. It was diening to the colonists, but were not frightened away misfortune and their faith location they had chosen wified. Mr. Kraemer is prepared put up a brick building frontage of 80 feet. It only one story in height at unless the upper rooms rented before it is com However, the foundation walls will be built strong to support another story. Be divided into four storey but eight partitions will two halves which can be ed, making two large ro- necessary." known as the Los Alamitos sugar factory, although privately owned by Clark. Of course, no sugar is being manufactured there now, nor has been for some years past. Sometime before, the erectors of the sugar factory tried to issue bonds in the amount of $600,000, but the files of the abstract company showed that the head man of the sugar beet company was in the deal for ten shares, although voting many more during the years of its organization, and with the accretions of stock from different growers, was entirely able to control. When the final day came to vote approval of the bond issue, Tim Carroll came into this office and showed that the abstract company had delivered him an abstract of their records showing that this man had only 10 shares in the trust deed instead of the large number he had been voting since the organization of the company. Of course, that put the meeting into considerable of a riot, and this man was roundly denounced. Of course, they went into insolvency. There was considerable printing to be done, including a long list of stockholders who had not paid, and the amount of the printing charges went into a respectable sum, but all of this printing and advertising was sent to the little paper around the corner which has long since passed away. Helped to Form County "Another scrap the paper had was in county division time in 1889 when Santa Ana sought to cut away from Los Angeles county. A delegation of citizens headed by James McFadden conferred with our people. They agreed upon a bill to be submitted to the legislature providing the northern boundary line be placed at New river. But a day or two before the legislature met the bill was against it with the boundary place at Coyote Creek. This bill was prepared by Victor Montgomery. It provided for a two-thirds majority at an election, and again William McFadden came in saying that that ought to be fair enough for anyone: He said there was quite a favorable sentiment in the Placentia and Fullerton districts as well as in Garden Grove and Westminster. He found there was also quite an element supporting the bill in this city. A vote came on and the county was organized by a large majority. Orange was the other town after the county seat. While Anaheim would have liked to have had the county seat, the boys recognized that we were not heavy enough for it, and the thing was dropped. Later on when it was proposed to issue bonds for the erection of the court house there was opposition, but the bonds carried by a two-thirds majority all over the county and proved to be a very good investment. The building is the best for the money in this part of the state. The books, deeds, vouchers and all county papers representing millions of dollars of property had been stored in a flimsy building on East Fourth street, where the county officials also held their meetings. "Other minor scraps came along at election time and at primary election time, people had it in their heads that the turn of their section was coming and they would announce themselves for office. I said no matter where he came from, we must pick out the best man for office. Several gentlemen who had been especial friends of mine were rather unfriendly to me after that and we became estranged. But this fight will go on and during election time you can look for the men who are anxious for office." Big Area Known As Gospel Swamp The Stearns Rancho co-owned thousands of acres here in the early days., iterty extending from the tains to the sea. An area lying between Grove and the ocean was as Gospel Swamp, being wooded whit willows. A people known as "squatter up a large area there. In the eighties the late Northam came here from Francisco as agent for the pany. One of his duties dispossess the squatters several years he had a tool on his hands. He finally out the gang and the vast was subdivided and sold to fide settlers. What's wrong with love screen explained by Ann the observant and wise Queen of Burlesque. You many a laugh in her ill article appearing in The American Weekly, the magazine dis with next week's LOS AN EXAMINER.—Adv. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Gazette Are Reviewed ks for Every Purpose A fleet of trucks operated by the Anaheim Truck and Transfer comtrucking concern between Los Angeles and San Diego. Trucks the entire fleet includes 28 trucks, 10 trailers and two business cars. Flood of Historical Event Which Anaheim was practically bed off the face of the earth. The raging Santa Ana overflowed banks and the flood swept over townsite to a depth of three four feet. The buildings of the town then were mostly temporary trucks and among them were numerous tents in which people Hauling Company Has Long History Truck and Transfer Concern of Anaheim Founded 67 Years Ago Three years after the Anaheim Gazette made its debut to the residents of this city a concern which has since become the Ana- Christmas FROM Yur How many ing the y let him think he "timid s now it's you have into work really ha selected No doub himself, ROBE in different colors Smartly styled, belt, and pockets. Shawl collar. $4.95 to $13.50 Which Anaheim was practically closed off the face of the earth. The raging Santa Ana overflowed the banks and the flood swept over townsite to a depth of three four feet. The buildings of the town then were mostly temporary trucks and among them were numerous tents in which people lived or transacted business. One Building Left When the flood subsided it was found that only one structure in the town was left standing. That is the two-story building on West Center street between Los Angeles and Lemon owned by John Cassou, which was recently marked for destruction as the miner is preparing to build a modern business block and theater at the site. Thus within a month, two of the oldest buildings in the city, connecting links with the Pioneer days, will give way to modern enterprise. In the memorable flood of six-two, one man lost his life. He was a Pioneer named Teotz, and his 20-acre vineyard was located south of Broadway and west of the Santa Fe railroad. His horse was kept away and he was carried to the current of the river by the raging flood. Many days afterward his body was found near the seawater, buried in the sand. It was discovered by a gleaming gold watch chain which sparkled in the sun. Epoch-making Date This flood was an epoch-making date in Anaheim's history. Nothing like it was ever known either before or since. It was disheartening to the colonists, but they were not frightened away by one misfortune and their faith in the nation they had chosen was justified. Mr. Kraemer is preparing to set up a brick building with a height of 80 feet. It will be only one story in height at present, unless the upper rooms can be rented before it is completed. However, the foundations and walls will be built strong enough to support another story. It will be divided into four store rooms, but eight partitions will cut the two halves which can be removed, making two large rooms, if necessary." Big Area Known As Gospel Swamp The Stearns Rancho company owned thousands of acres of land here in the early days, its property extending from the mountains to the sea. An area lying between Garden Grove and the ocean was known as Gospel Swamp, being densely wooded with willows. A class of people known as "squatters" took up a large area there. In the eighties the late Robert Northam came here from San Francisco as agent for the company. One of his duties was to possess the squatters and for several years he had a tough job on his hands. He finally cleared out the gang and the vast acreage was subdivided and sold to bona-fide settlers. What's wrong with love on the screen explained by Ann Corio, the observant and wise-cracking queen of Burlesque. You'll find many a laugh in her illustrated article appearing in The American Weekly, the magazine distributed with next week's LOS ANGELES EXAMINER.—Adv. Both Collings and Pearson, president and secretary-treasurer, respectively, of the company, are also active in civic affairs. Collings, who has lived in Anaheim since 1913, has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce for many years and has served as chairman of its transportation committee for a long period of time. He is a member of the Kiwanis club and a director of the Industrial Community Land company. He is also a past president of the Automobile Council of Orange county and is now serving as its vice president. Pearson came to Anaheim in 1906 and is now the holder of the highest office in the city's administration, that of mayor. He has been a member of the city council for several terms, has been a director and president of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, and is also a member of the board of trustees of Anaheim union high school. Chinese Labor Used To Harvest Grapes A Chinese colony of 300 men was once a feature of Anaheim. These Chinese were used principally to harvest grapes and were considered essential to the industry. 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