anaheim-gazette 1948-07-29

LOOKING BACKWARD BY C. E. HOLCOMB Gold was discovered in southern California seven years before James Marshall discovered it in Sutter Creek. As related in a preceding article, Abel Stearns sent 20 ounces of gold dust to the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia before the northern discovery. Francisco Lopez had found small nuggets clinging to the roots of wild onions while digging in Placerita canyon east of Newhall. Boyle Workman in his reminiscences of the "City that Grew," says of this discovery that, "It was not a great strike, only about $100,000 was taken from these diggings," but it gave the county of Los Angeles the right to claim that the first California gold ever coined in the U.S. Mint was from southern California, in 1843. Abel Stearns was at one time the wealthiest man in southern California and was a hard man to deal with in making a trade, however, the story is told of how he got the worst of it in one deal. It seems that transportation facilities were primitive and as his business deals covered a wide territory, he needed means of transportation for small shipments of goods to outlying camps. One evening, after the sun had set, a stranger appeared at his door who had a "burro" to sell. Stearns looked at the animal and the stranger told him that it was a good pack animal; could carry it and given the seller $200. The next morning Don Abel went down to his barn to look the purchases over and found only one donkey in the barn. The stranger had sold the same donkey to Stearns twenty times. Don Abel Stearns after marrying 16 year old Senorita Bandini felt that there was no dwelling in Los Angeles suitable for his beautiful bride, so he built for her the most costly and beautiful residence in California outside of San Francisco and called it "El Palicio de Don Abel" and it became the social and political center of southern California. As stated in a preceeding article, Stearns died in San Francisco in 1871 and his funeral in Los Angeles was tragic. His casket was metal and weighed nearly a thousand pounds. It was so heavy that a block and tackle was erected at the grave and while the casket was being lowered, the ropes broke and the casket crashed with a terrible sound and careened into the grave in a shower of earth and stones. The widow screamed and some of the mourners grew hysterical. Later Donna Arcadia married Col. Robert S. Baker and the "Palicio" built by Stearns was torn down and the "Baker" block, with its elaborate towers, windows and stairway was erected in its stead and was the social center of the City of the Angels for many years. In order to get an idea of social conditions in Los Angeles in particular and southern California in general, I quote an incident, related by Boyle Workman, "In the City that Grew." The writer of this column had the pleasure of being associated in a corporation with Boyle Workman of which he was president CHICAGO—The famous guished visitor here when a Railway's hundred-year-old Chicago paid a visit to the S. 1848 costume is Pat Feely or beautiful Mykell Myers of Freedom Train is a 2,000 Hour American Locomotive Co. sentful and made a boast to that ..... teetotaler out of to One day, a few renegades, man among them, were shot at a knot in the wall, when saw Widney standing by the loon door watching them. Was their opportunity. Saunt over, the man who had made boast, asked Widney to take drink. Widney said no, he did drink. "You'd better have a drink good for your health." "I don't drink," Widney peated. "Oh yes you do," and she drew a pistol from his belt stantly Widney drew his pistol "Come on," the man ta however, the story is told of how he got the worst of it in one deal. It seems that transportation facilities were primitive and as his business deals covered a wide territory, he needed means of transportation for small shipments of goods to outlying camps. One evening, after the sun had set, a stranger appeared at his door who had a "burro" to sell. Stearns looked at the animal and the stranger told him that it was a good pack animal; could carry a load a long way, was easy kept, etc. The idea occurred to Stearns that he could use burros to pack supplies to outlying sections and as the animal looked sound he offered the owner $10 for it which after some haggling the owner accepted, took the donkey to Stearns barn and left; but in a little while returned with another donkey to show Stearns and Don Abel bought this one also as he wanted to get enough animals for a pack train. So he bought this one for the same price that he had given before, paid the money and told the man to put the animal in the barn as he had done before. After a short time the man brought another donkey which was bought and continued bringing more donkeys till Stearns had bought twen- its elaborate towers, windows and stairway was erected in its stead and was the social center of the City of the Angels for many years. In order to get an idea of social conditions in Los Angeles in particular and southern California in general, I quote an incident, related by Boyle Workman, "In the City that Grew." The writer of this column had the pleasure of being associated in a corporation with Boyle Workman of which he was president about twenty-five years ago. He was also mayor of Los Angeles at this time. Here is the story related by him. "I remember a story told of my father-in-law, Judge Robert M. Widney." When he first arrived in Los Angeles in 1867, the only meeting place for business was in a saloon. Widney did not drink; no one had ever heard him swear, and he rented an office and hung out a sign—Attorney-at-law. For a man not to stand up at a bar and toss off a glass of brandy, was regarded as a sign of effeminancy not to be tolerated. All in all, this new arrival didn't belong here. One of the hardest characters of the pueblo was especially re- loon door watching them. Was their opportunity. Saunt over, the man who had made boast, asked Widney to take drink. Widney said no, he drank. "You'd better have a drink good for your health." "I don't drink," Widney peated. "Oh yes you do," and the drew a pistol from his belt stantly Widney drew his pistol. "Come on," the man taz him and the onlookers began grin. "I don't drink," Widney again and raised his pistol times in succession and at d their distance, each time his knot at which they had been ing. "You win," the challenger and left. BABY DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Traux Jefferson street, Anaheim, be the parents of a baby dau July 19, at St. Joseph ho The newcomer weighed pounds, two ounces. The Hot Springs area, in kansas, was probably visite De Soto in 1541. Clearance THURS. - FRI. - SAT. SUITS SPECIAL LOT Values to $45.00 $26.75 SPORT SHIRTS 1/2 PRICE MEN'S SHOR Values to $14.50 $9 NO EXCHANGES HOME OF HART--S Old and New in Railroading Meet CHICAGO—The famous Freedom Train had an old and distinguished visitor here when a replica of the Chicago and Northwestern railway's hundred-year-old "Pioneer", first locomotive to serve Chicago paid a visit to the Soldier's Field exhibit area. Dressed in an 18 costume is Pat Feely of Elmhurst, Ill., and in a bathing suit is beautiful Mykell Myers of Chicago. In contrast to the Pioneer, the Freedom Train is a 2,000 HP Diesel-Electric, which was donated by the American Locomotive Company. Paul Huff to Fly In Guard's Air Show Saturday As a member of the 62nd Fighter Wing of the California National Guard, Paul Huff, 143 South Lincoln road, Fullerton, will represent this vicinity in a special air show marking the re-opening of the air field near Lake Tahoe, Saturday afternoon. The celebration at the newly enlarged field will feature flight events by two of the guard's squadrons of P-51's and one of its A-26 squadrons. Headquarters of the 62nd Fighter Wing is at Burbank. The pilots will return to their homes from Lake Tahoe Sunday Huff stated. Well known in Anaheim, the Guard airman is the assistant secretary of Associated Farmers, this city. The total vote cast for the election of a President of the United States in 1843 was 2,636,491. In 1944 the total vote was 45,608,783. The army first established the weather forecasting service which eventually became the United States' weather bureau. One, Maybe More Balsa Butchers To Eastern Meets The Anaheim Bolsa Butchers, model airplane club, is certain to have one representative at the national model airplane meet early next month at Olathe, Kans., and at the international later in the month at Detroit, according to George Kitchen, club president. And possibly another will go as member of an Orange county team. The ones certain to go, Kitchen said, is Bob Thomas who has two planes to enter in Class D, the fastest class. Sportsmen Pay $66,332 to State For Licenses Orange county sportsmen a total of $66,332.50 for and fishing licenses during the California fish and game mission announced today. The first release of these showed payment of $54 angling licenses: $11,888 hunting licenses, and $22 permits to keep deer meat storage. LOCAL ANGLERS TAKE ALBACORE Eight albacore were during a deep sea fish Wednesday of last week King's Landing, Newport Local anglers were Paul and Dominic Hoffman, Fiscus returned last after a four-day fishing Catalina waters. He is said taken no fish. PHONE 4618 ERMISCH "MY CLEANER" 350 W. Center, An Greetings on Our 3RD ANNIVERSARY As we mark the closing of another year of service to our many friends and customers. We pause to reflect upon the pleasant associations which have so consistently characterized our every contact with those of the pet trade. In the spirit of deepest appreciation, once again we want to THANK YOU and, it is our sincere wish that we may be privileged to serve you throughout the coming year. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McHenry ANAHEIM PET SHOP 261 E. CENTER ST. WANBERGER SALE FREE PARKING AT REAR OF STORE SALE FREE PARKING AT REAR OF STORE FELT HATS SPECIAL LOT Values to $7.50 $385 BEACH WEAR 33 1/3 off MEN'S SHOES Values to $14.50 $985 TEE SHIRTS $1.00 SWEATER REDUCE 25% GES NO REFUNDS ALL ART-SCHAFFNER & MARX G Sportsmen Pay $66,332 to State For Licenses (Western News Service) Orange county sportsmen paid total of $66,332.50 for hunting and fishing licenses during 1947, the California fish and game commission announced today. The first release of these figures showed payment of $54,451 for angling licenses: $11,881.50 for hunting licenses, and $218.50 for permits to keep deer meat in cold storage. LOCAL ANGLERS TAKE ALBACORE Eight albacore were caught during a deep sea fishing trip Wednesday of last week out of King's Landing, Newport Beach. Local anglers were Paul Rumfelt and Dominic Hoffman, Jr. Niles Fiscus returned last Thursday after a four-day fishing trip in Catalina waters. He is said to have taken no fish. For DELICIOUS GOODNESS TRY THESE Fresh Baked DOUGHNUTS DOZ. GLAZED 48¢ TWISTED CAKE DO-NUTS PLAIN - CHOCO-LATE—Doz. 50¢ COCONUT CRUNCH JELLY DOUGHNUTS Doz. 60¢ AMPLE PARKING — FREE KLAPPER'S HOME BAKERY Established 1924 1106 Lincoln Ave. Phone 3110 Anaheim, Calif. JOB WELDING OF ALL KINDS JOB WELDING OF ALL KINDS CUSTOM BUILT GENERAL REPAIRS OLD/NEW WORK LAWN Sprinklers Reg. Value $10 Now $2.50 PHONE 3630 Today SPECIAL SALE Spray Rig NOW Complete with choice of boom. Grove or field. Reg. price $600.00 Under NEW MANAGEMENT of the TUFT & CO. INC. 200 S. CLEMENTINE ANAHEIM GER'S 145 W. CENTER ANAHEIM FINAL 3 Big Days THURS.-FRI.-SAT. 3 Big Days THURS. - FRI. - SAT. WEAR /3 off SUITS SPECIAL LOT Values to $65.00 $36.75 SWEATERS REDUCED 25% INITIALED HANDKERCHIEFS Reg. 50c 4 for $1.00 ALL SALES FINAL MARX GOOD CLOTHES