anaheim-gazette 1941-11-13
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IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO
Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of a Century Ago. These Files Contain the Only Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers.
50 Years Ago
November 12, 1891
Monday the weather was very warm, the thermometer going up to about 90. These warm days, so weather prophets tell us, presage rain.
The flag signals for the weather forecasts have arrived and will be floated from the flag staff at Cahen's store as soon as the arrangements can be made to display them. Next wee we shall print the code of signals.
St. Nichael's Guild will meet with Mrs. Rust on Wednesday afternoon next at 2. Special business of importance. Full attendance desired.
The Olive Mill sent out $6000 worth of flour and meal last week. They have a lareg stock on hand and are running 24 hours a day to keep up orders. Business was never better with them than at present.
At a depth of five hundred feet Clark Minor struck a splendid flow of water at his artesian well in West Anaheim. He will improve the place immediately and will go into the nursery business. He goes to Oregon soon to lay in a supply of trees. The vacant lot next to Schauman's blacksmith shop has been rented by him. He will establish extensive nurseries there this season.
The Anaheim Water company at their meeting on Saturday decided
At a depth of five hundred feet, Clark Minor struck a splendid flow of water at his artesian well in West Anaheim. He will improve the place immediately and will go into the nursery business. He goes to Oregon soon to lay in a supply of trees. The vacant lot next to Schauman's blacksmith shop has been rented by him. He will establish extensive nurseries there this season.
The Anaheim Water company at their meeting on Saturday decided to continue their work of improvement on the upper ditch. The Griffith Lumber company was awarded the contract for furnishing lumber for the flumes at $22.75 per M.
Marshal Gade had seven tramps in the city bastile over Sabbath evening. He gathered them in at the fruit dryer, where they had congregated after blowing in from Los Angeles. Squire Landell gave three of them 10 days in the county jail, and the rest were turned loose to make their way out of town.
The other day someone brought out an old dodger portraying the beauties and advantages of Carlton that had been printed at this office during the declining days of the boom. It was quite a curiosity. How well do we remember the day's labor it took to get that dodger out—and how well do we remember too, that we never got a cent for it after the job was done! That part of it awakened such a flood of recollections—but what's the use of talking about it now? The job is charged to Hudson—you know him? — the prince of deadbeats. He never paid a cent. And so the dodger was tearfully laid away.
Sunday morning just at nine, and for several hours after, we had a boisterous blow from the north. A few of these will go a long way, Mr. Weather Clerk.
While crossing the railroad track at the S. P. depot one evening last week, Leonard Parker narrowly escaped being run over by the cars. As he was about to drive across the track, the evening train came dashing into the depot, the engineer tooting the danger signal. Parker whipped the horse which, taking fright at the engine, jumped across the track with the buggy just in time to escape being run over.
Rev. Mr. Badger, the new pastor of the Methodist church, has arrived. He preaches every Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. C. E. Holcomb and Miss Dora Zeyn entertained the Ladies Eucher club on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Gardiner in Fullerton. The prizes, three handsome cut glass vases, differing only in quality, were won by the following ladies in the order named: Mrs. W. J. Cole, Mrs. Lybarger, Mrs. Strodthoff. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon.
Miss Mariana Cayce, daughter of Mrs. Mae Cox, will be married next week to Elza Keyser of Chino. Miss Cayce is with her grandmother, Mrs. Emma M. Polhemus at Miraflores. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. D. W. Hanna, of Emanuel Church, Los Angeles. He is a brother of the late John Hanna of Miraflores and is a great uncle of the bride.
Members of the O. M. B. club were entertained Monday evening by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lewis of Santa Fe Springs. Anaheim people present were Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Sandiflands, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Holcomb and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin of Long Beach were present also.* editorial control of the Plain Deal
R. Beers Loos, who has been in er since the paper was purchased by Mr. Ernest from Miss Anna Valjean some months ago, has resigned his position and contemplates removing from this city. Mr. Loos is one of the most agreeable and forceful writers in this section.
Driver C. J. Mauerhan of the chemical engine was off duty Saturday and Sunday, and Burleigh Goodrich was on duty at the fire department.
Editor Tom Baxter of the Brea Progress was in town on Monday soliciting business and meeting old friends. He dropped in to see us and informs us that the Progress is prospering as never before. Call again, Baxter.
William Robinson of Placentia and Miss Abby Ahern of this city were married Wednesday at Los Angeles. Rev Whitcomb Brougher of Temple Baptist church officiating. They left in the evening for San Diego. After seeing the exposition, they will make their home
As he was about to drive across the track, the evening train came dashing into the depot, the engineer tooting the danger signal. Parker whipped the horse which, taking fright at the engine, jumped across the track with the buggy just in time to escape being run over.
Rev. Mr. Badger, the new pastor of the Methodist church, has arrived. He preaches every Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Sam Finley was up from Westminster a few days ago. He says the starch factory is working night and day and is grinding up about 15000 pounds of potatoes a day.
O. R. Luedke the watch maker and jeweler has lately put in one of the finest stocks of watches, clocks, jewelry, etc. in Orange county. Oscar is sure to please you if you want anything in his line. Call and inspect his stock and prices.
Prof. Frantz has fitted up his barber shop in really artistic style. The walls and ceiling have been papered and linoleum is to be put upon the floor. The barber pole has been repainted and everything about the shop is neat as a new pin.
Among pupils in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades of the public school who stand highest in their studies are the following—Fred Backs, Fred Lewis, Adair Scott, C. Knowlton, Elenora Parker, Adele Mosseman, Addie Wallop, Blanche Mitchell, Harry Davis, Oscar Renner, Hugo Strodthoff, Eula Perry, Flora Davis, Anna Marion, Adele Spoerl, Lena Selinger; Eva Littlefield, Stella Lewis, Zelma Bailey, May Weaver, Alice Bates.
ADVISE CHECK UP
Motorists of California were advised today by the Department of Motor Vehicles to make an immediate and thorough check of brakes, lights, tires and windshield wipers for the coming winter months.
William Robinson of Placentia and Miss Abby Ahern of this city were married Wednesday at Los Angeles. Rev. Whitcomb Brougher of Temple Baptist church officiating. They left in the evening for San Diego. After seeing the exposition, they will make their home in Placentia. Miss Lillian Ahern and Joseph O'Neal accompanied them to Los Angeles.
Commodore Gallemore of the Fullerton News was in town this week, smiling even if the election was not altogether what he hoped it would be. He announced in the News Thursday afternoon that Hughes was probably elected, and the next day, the world continued to go around and around.
Clara Kimball Young, one of the most popular stars in Photoplay, will be seen at the New Grand Sunday and Monday in a screen version.
Mortality among the rabbits in Victor Valley was great on Sunday when a bunch of Anaheim sports numbering 25 men began the work of slaughter. When the shooting ended at noon 300 rabbits had been slain—250 jacks and 50 cottontails. Some quail were killed but birds are scarce in the valley. Among the mighty hunters were Chillie Fisher, Joe Stroup, Walter Kern, Vic La Mont, Walt Kochler, Tommy Hedges, Dean Hasson, Billy Lake, Albert Graham, Chester Harrison, Billy Knott, Wm. Barfoot, Phil German, J. D. Heitshusen, Fritz Kemper.
The Anaheim Citrus Fruit association will begin packing its new crop of navels the latter part of this month. The fruit is two or three weeks earlier than usual this year.
Mrs. Etta Schindler and Miss Lydia Heying of Los Angeles were visitors the latter part of the week with Mrs. C. Schindler.
ANAHEIM GAZETTE
Musical Brothers Come To Local Church
The Reverends Roy and Ralph Kraft
The Reverends Roy and Ralph Kraft Preach Here At Bethel Baptist Starting Nov. 17
Starting revival meetings at the Bethel Baptist church, Anaheim, Sunday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m., the Reverends Roy and Ralph
The Reverends Roy and Ralph Kraft
Here At Bethel Baptist Starting Nov. 17
Starting revival meetings at the Bethel Baptist church, Anaheim,
Sunday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m., the Reverends Roy and Ralph
Kraft of Mt. Hermon, Calif., will continue to preach evenings
through Sunday, Nov. 30.
So much in demand are their services, according to officials of
the local church, that they are booked for the whole of 1942 and
have declined many invitations all over the state.
The Kraft brothers have served churches as far east as Chicago,
with marked success, Bethel churchworkers said. Their messess are reported to be simple and sincere. Music on various inuments constitutes a special attraction.
Vel Shower by
mail from East
Press Barbara Wagner who was
died Saturday to Kenneth
of Anaheim, was given a
ther through the mail by her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.
Wagner of Bushnell, Ill.,
ently.
Ends and relatives in the
were sent invitations by the
others and then sent presents
the bride-elect.
Press Wagner, daughter of Mr.
Mrs. Lawrence E. Wagner of
N. Zeyn St., was given anothower recently by her cousin,
George Ruman at her home
Los Angeles.
Lovely wedding cake was
ad amid a white and pink
scheme.
Pending from here were Miss
Miner and her mother; Mrs.
Harris, mother of the
groom-to-be; Lil Gledhill
Rilla Miner of Anaheim and
Carey of La Habra.
Local Townsendites
Sponsor Supper
Serving at 6 p.m. at the club
hall, Anaheim, members of the local Townsend club No. 1 will sponsor a penny pot luck supper Tuesday, Nov. 18.
According to J. S Freeman, club
reporter, the organization will furnish the meat dishes and members are requested to bring food dishes to supplement the supper.
After supper, Jack Sampia will give a one hour musical concert. Admission is free to the public.
Watch your waistline! Inez Robb, popular feature writer,
takes her text from a contest to find a 16-inch waist, and tells how times have changed since grandma was a girl and grandpa would span her meridian with his two hands.
Don't miss her intimate comments in The American Weekly, the magazine distributed with next week's LOS ANGELES EXAMINER.-Adv.
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