anaheim-gazette 1948-07-08

LOOKING BACKWARD BY C. E. HOLCOMB "Don" Abel Stearns He was born February 9, 1798, in Luxenburg, Massachusetts and died in San Francisco in 1871. He was a descendant of Isaac Stearns who emigrated from England in 1630 and settled in Salem, Massachusetts. In this connection, it might be more or less interesting to surmise a possibility that Isaac Stearns and Thomas Holcomb, the progenitor of the Holcomb family in America, were on the same ship, the "MARY AND JOHN," a ship of 400 tons which sailed from Plymouth, England in March 1630, with 140 persons on board, destined for the Charles river in America in a voyage that took 70 days. So if the reader will pardon the digression, we will insert a summary of that trip as related in the genealogy of the "Holcomb" family. The "MARY AND JOHN" chartered by Captain Squeb, for the voyage to America, was fitted out. This "Godly company," of 140 persons, assembled with their two ministers in the new hospital at Plymouth, (England), kept a solemn day of fasting and prayer, and chose Bishop John Maverick and Bishop John Wareham to be their officers. There was a dispute with the captain, who refused to attempt the passage without pilot or chart. "The Word of God was preached and expounded every ted was based upon the "desire to propogate the Christian religion to such as live in darkness, and to bring savages to human civility." The Indians had but little use for land. They attached but a trifling value to it and parted with it without reluctance. Thomas Holcomb was made Freeman, May 14, 1634. In the summer of 1635 some Dorchester people had already reached the river and sat down at a place where William Homes, and others at Plymouth, had erected a trading house two years before (at Windsor), and made preparations for bringing their families and settling permanently; and in November, 60 persons with a large number of cattle, travelled from Dorchester and arrived in safety at the river, after much tribulation. During the first Winter the sufferings of these persons were intense and they lost nearly all their cattle. Some individuals wandered back to Dorchester and others avoided stravation by dropping down the river and taking refuge in a vessel at anchor at the mouth. Now to return to California. Abel Stearns came to California in 1829. He had lived several years in Mexico and had become a naturalized citizen of that country before coming to California. At that time it was necessary to become a member of the Catholic church and a naturalized citizen of Mexico before permitted to become a land owner. July 1829 he arrived at Monterey, expecting a land grant. He was suspected by the Mexican governor, Manual Victoria, of some political design and was banished; but in 1831 he returned and joined in the movement by which Victoria was overthrown. Two years later he settled in Los LA HABRA NEWS Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Ward were proud parents of a baby boy born Thursday, July 1, at Fullerton General hospital. Weighing pounds, 7 ounces at birth, the boy has been named Dennis R. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, July 7, at the First Missionary Baptist church of La Habra for Peter E. Siim more of 212 North Lois street who was fatally injured in a traffic accident between Globe and Superior, Ariz., Saturday night July 3. Services will be conducted by Rev. Troy Mize. Mr. Siimmo a longtime resident of La Habra was enroute to visit relatives and friends in Arkansas when tragedy occurred. CORRECTION PLEASE! In an article in last week's Guzette announcing the marriage Miss Renette Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Hansen, 515 North Los Angeles street,, Ray Franklin Taylor of Los Angeles, it stated that Mr. Hansen was a local real estate man; insurance, all forms. Mrs. Monnig Winslow $25 'Chest' Prize Mrs. Ben Monnig, 127 W Kroeger street, Anaheim, woman ten per cent Appreciation Award of $25 from a treasury chest of $250, during the big munchants' promotional event, Wednesday afternoon in front of Anaheim theater. A consolation award of a Week ever pressure cooker, valued at 515, went to Mrs. Bob Tremblay 204 East South street. Mrs. Ma Chevez, 524 East Adele street, would not present to receive the gift. T. C. McLaughlin, assista tered by Captain Squeb, for the voyage to America, was fitted out. This "Godly company," of 140 persons, assembled with their two ministers in the new hospital at Plymouth, (England), kept a solemn day of fasting and prayer, and chose Bishop John Maverick and Bishop John Wareham to be their officers. There was a dispute with the captain, who refused to attempt the passage without pilot or chart. "The Word of God was preached and expounded every day during the voyage," of 70 days and the ship arrived at Nantasket, May 30, 1630. There is no evidence that any large ship had ever penetrated further into the harbor previous to this time. 10 of the men procured a boat, left the ship at Nantasket and went in quest of the "promised land." Later they were ordered to return to the ship as other members of the company had found a convenient place at Mattapan, where pasture for their famished cattle could be had. Tradition has always fixed upon the south side of Dorchester Neck (South Boston) in Old Harbor, as the place of landing. Here they founded the town of Dorchester (named for Dorchester, England), so called to the present day and now a part of the City of Boston. There was a tribe of Indians, of whom Chicatobot was Chief, that dwelt in that vicinity. Whatever may have been their former number and importance before their destruction by a pestilence in 1618, our forefathers found them few in numbers, depressed in spirits and, for the most part, very docile. Much interest was felt for them by the settlers and great efforts were made to civilize and convert them to Christianity, a duty they felt they owed, as their charter for ground upon which they located by Captain Squeb, for the voyage to America, was fitted out. This "Godly company," of 140 persons, assembled with their two ministers in the new hospital at Plymouth, (England), kept a solemn day of fasting and prayer, and chose Bishop John Maverick and Bishop John Wareham to be their officers. There was a dispute with the captain, who refused to attempt the pasage without pilot or chart. "The Word of God was preached and expounded every day during the voyage," of 70 days and the ship arrived at Nantasket, May 30, 1630. There is no evidence that any large ship had ever penetrated further into the harbor previous to this time. 10 of the men procured a boat, left the ship at Nantasket and went in quest of the "promised land." Later they were ordered to return to the ship as other members of the company had found a convenient place at Mattapan, where pasture for their famished cattle could be had. Tradition has always fixed upon the south side of Dorchester Neck (South Boston) in Old Harbor, as the place of landing. Here they founded the town of Dorchester (named for Dorchester, England), so called to the present day and now a part of the City of Boston. There was a tribe of Indians, of whom Chicatobot was Chief, that dwelt in that vicinity. Whatever may have been their former number and importance before their destruction by a pestilence in 1618, our forefathers found them few in numbers, depressed in spirits and, for the most part, very docile. Much interest was felt for them by the settlers and great efforts were made to civilize and convert them to Christianity, a duty they felt they owed, as their charter for ground upon which they located by Captain Squeb, for the voyage to America, was fitted out. This "Godly company," of 140 persons, assembled with their two ministers in the new hospital at Plymouth, (England), kept a solemn day of fasting and prayer, and chose Bishop John Maverick and Bishop John Wareham to be their officers. There was a dispute with the captain, who refused to attempt the pasage without pilot or chart. "The Word of God was preached and expounded every day during the voyage," of 70 days and the ship arrived at Nantasket, May 30, 1630. There is no evidence that any large ship had ever penetrated further into the harbor previous to this time. 10 of the men procured a boat, left the ship at Nantasket and went in quest of the "promised land." Later they were ordered to return to the ship as other members of the company had found a convenient place at Mattapan, where pasture for their famished cattle could be had. Tradition has always fixed upon the south side of Dorchester Neck (South Boston) in Old Harbor, as the place of landing. Here they founded the town of Dorchester (named for Dorchester, England), so called to the present day and now a part of the City of Boston. There was a tribe of Indians, of whom Chicatobot was Chief, that dwelt in that vicinity. Whatever may have been their former number and importance before their destruction by a pestilence in 1618, our forefathers found them few in numbers, depressed in spirits and, for the most part, very docile. Much interest was felt for them by the settlers and great efforts were made to civilize and convert them to Christianity, a duty they felt they owed, as their charter for ground upon which they located by Captain Squeb, for the voyage to America, was fitted out. This "Godly company," of 140 persons, assembled with their two ministers in the new hospital at Plymouth, (England), kept a solemn day of fasting and prayer, and chose Bishop John Maverick and Bishop John Wareham to be their officers. There was a dispute with the captain, who refused to attempt the pasage without pilot or chart. "The Word of God was preached and expounded every day during the voyage," of 70 days and the ship arrived at Nantasket, May 30, 1630. There is no evidence that any large ship had ever penetrated further into the harbor previous to this time. 10 of the men procured a boat, left the ship at Nantasket and went in quest of the "promised land." Later they were ordered to return to the ship as other members of the company had found a convenient place at Mattapan, where pasture for their famished cattle could be had. Tradition has always fixed upon the south side of Dorchester Neck (South Boston) in Old Harbor, as the place of landing. Here they founded the town of Dorchester (named for Dorchester, England), so called to the present day and now a part of the City of Boston. There was a tribe of Indians, of whom Chicatobot was Chief, that dwelt in that vicinity. Whatever may have been their former number and importance before their destruction by a pestilence in 1618, our forefathers found them few in numbers, depressed in spirits and, for the most part, very docile. Much interest was felt for them by the settlers and great efforts were made to civilize and convert them to Christianity, a duty they felt they owed, as their charter for ground upon which they located by Captain Squeb, for the voyage to America, was fitted out. This "Godly company," of 140 persons, assembled with their two ministers in the new hospital at Plymouth, (England), kept a solemn day of fasting and prayer, and chose Bishop John Maverick and Bishop John Wareham to be their officers. There was a dispute with the captain, who refused to attempt the pasage without pilot or chart. "The Word of God was preached and expounded every day during the voyage," of 70 days and the ship arrived at Nantasket, May 30, 1630. There is no evidence that any large ship had ever penetrated further into the harbor previous to this time. To Farmers and Small Business Firms Your bookkeeping can be done by mail. Our service will ... 1. Keep your books. 2. Furnish you with trial balance and profit and loss statements each month. 3. Provide you with necessary business figures for your Federal and State Income tax returns. We can keep your books for you cheaper and better than you can keep them yourself. If you are interested we will be pleased to call and explain this method to you. There is no obligation. Address To Farmers and Small Business Firms Your bookkeeping can be done by mail. Our service will ... 1. Keep your books. 2. Furnish you with trial balance and profit and loss statements each month. 3. Provide you with necessary business figures for your Federal and State Income tax returns. We can keep your books for you cheaper and better than you can keep them yourself. If you are interested we will be pleased to call and explain this method to you. There is no obligation. Address He was chosen "sindico" fiscal agent of the village in 1836. Ordered to leave the country, he joined a revolution which placed Juan Batista Alvarado in power and made California in two years (1836-8) an independent republic. About 1840 he married Maria Francisca Paula Arcadia Bandini, a woman of great beauty and charm and soon afterwrd acquired the extensive Los Alamitos ranch which consisted of six leagues or something over 26,000 acres. In November, 1842 more than five years before the discovery of gold on the American river, he sent to Philadelphia mint twenty ounces of gold taken from Newhall. He engaged in stock raising bought more lands and by the time of the conquest, was one of the wealthiest men in California. He built most imposing residence in the village of Los Angeles and called it "El Palicio." In 1844-5 he took part in the revolution that expelled Gov. Manuel Michelorena. Hating the Mexicans but admiring the Californians, he sided with the party that was attempting to bring California into the Union by peaceful means. In 1846 when hostilities began, however he remained neutral and in the following year under American rule became again the village "sindico." He was a member of the constitutional convention of 1849. In 1858 he built the Arcadia block,the most expensive structure south of San Francisco.Although during the drouth of 1864 he suffered staggering losses before his death in 1871，他 managed to recover much of his former wealth。他 died suddenly in San Francisco和was buried in Los Angeles。There were no children. He was a tall，well formed man，with a homely visage which won a scar about the mouth and an epipediment in his speech。他 w quick tempered，with strong p judices，但 was hospitable а generous.At various times he h public office.他 was deeply interested in education,and just fore his death,had planned establish a foundation at thе p jected University.of South California.(Taken from V Wagenen's,genealaland memoir of Isaac Stearnsand his dependents). It was said in thе early d that thе University.of South California was founded by thе menof three different religi faiths.Rev.M.M.Bovard,Mec odist;Abel Stearns,Catholic; Isaias W,Hellman.Jewis Stearns donated land和Hellma ns assisted with finances.The three men，though oif differen faiths，were without biogotry а united in creating a great edutional institution for thе advanment of civilization аnd b benefit of mankind. (To be concluded) Our service will... 1. Keep your books. 2. Furnish you with trial balance and profit and loss statements each month. 3. Provide you with necessary business figures for your Federal and State income tax returns. We can keep your books for you cheaper and better than you can keep them yourself. If you are interested, we will be pleased to call and explain this method to you. There is no obligation. Address C. E. Holcomb 1221 E. Central Ave. Fullerton Phone 354 He was a member of the constitutional convention of 1849. In 1858 he built the Arcadia block, the most expensive structure south of San Francisco. Although during the drouth of 1864 he suffered staggering losses, before his death in 1871, he managed to recover much of his former wealth. He died suddenly in San Francisco and was buried in Los Angeles. There were no children. He was a tall, well formed man, with a homely visage which won him the name of "Casa de Caballo," (horse face). A personal encounter in 1835 left him with One Accident and You May Never Drive Again! —unless you deposit sufficient security following an accident causing death or injuries or damage to property in excess of $100. Why Worry? Insure With FARMERS—SAVE MONEY and Protect Your Driver's License D. E. MORRIS, Agency 208 N. Los Angeles St. - Anaheim (OFFICE OPEN UNTIL 9 P.M.) FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE NATIONAL STANDARD, NON-ASSESSABLE POLICY HABRA NEWS and Mrs. M. E. Ward of East Third street, are the parents of a baby boy born July 1, at Fullerton hospital. Weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth, the was been named Dennis Ray. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, July 7, at the Missionary Baptist church in Habra for Peter E. Siseof 212 North Lois street, was fatally injured in a trafic accident between Globe and Ariz., Saturday night. Services will be conducted by Troy Mize. Mr. Sisemore, time resident of La Habra, route to visit relatives and in Arkansas when the day occurred. SECTION PLEASE! An article in last week's Gannouncing the marriage of Hennette Hansen, daughter of and Mrs. Alfred H. Hansen, north Los Angeles street., to Franklin Taylor of Los Aniit stated that Mr. Hansen local real estate man; it's once, all forms. Ms. Monnig Wins 'Chest' Prize Ben Monnig, 127 West street, Anaheim, won a mere cent Appreciation Day of $25 from a treasure of $250, during the big mer-promotional event, Wednesday afternoon in front of the them theater. Consolation award of a Wear-pressure cooker, valued at present to Mrs. Bob Tremble, east South street. Mrs. Marie K., 524 East Adele street, was present to receive the gift. C. McLaughlin, assistant Jessie A. Green Services Held Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Jessie Ada Green. 64 years old, yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at Calvary church in Placentia with the Rev. W. W. Orr, former pastor of that church, officiating. She died suddenly Saturday morning at the family home, 112 North Main street, Placentia. A native of Kansas, she had resided in California for 46 years, 29 of which she spent in Placentia. She was a charter member of the Calvary church in Placentia. Surviving are her husband, Clarence L. (Lem) Green, of the family home; three sons, H. Le-land of Pasadena; Alfred L. of New Plymouth, Idaho, and Robert A. of Fullerton; one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Lavina Dodd in the Canal Zone, Panama; six sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Porter of Placentia, Mrs. Ola Duke of Alhambra, Mrs. Eunice Manual of Brea, Mrs. Edna Blackford and Mrs. Irma Jones, both of Bakersfield and Mrs. Grace Johnson of Atwood; one brother, William Moss of Arizona, and five grandchildren. Hilgenfeld mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in Loma Vista Memorial Park. TWO SUFFER HURTS Two men were injured slightly and two cars, damaged, early Sunday at the 500 block South Los Angeles street, when Edward G. Gonzales, 30, 231 East Truslow, Fullerton, drove his early model coupe into the rear of a tudor sedan belonging to William D. Jones of Long Beach, forcing the parked car to shove a second vehicle, a sedan, over-the curb. Gonzales was treated for slight injuries at the Anaheim hospital. 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