anaheim-gazette 1948-12-09

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago December 20, 1873 The people east of the Santa Ana want a bridge over the river. Treat us well, gentlemen of Los Angeles, or we will secede—if we can. In our report last week of the election of the Board of Trustees of the Anaheim Lighter Company, we included John Westphal among the gentlemen elected. D. Strodthoff was the one upon whom the honor fell. The city fathers of Los Angeles require stirring up with a long pole. Why do they not light the Los Angeles river bridge at night? At present it is a most eligible location for the operations of a burglar or an assassin. Messrs. Clark & Austin have distinguished themselves this year in their preparations to make glad the hearts of the little ones. Santa for the Christmas tree festival are requested to meet in Clark & Austin's reading room this evening at 7:30 o'clock. Young Calisher who was fined $40 for an assault on Monday, was released and forgiven upon the payment of the costs of the suit. The sheep men are in fine spirits. They have plenty of new feed and all their poor sheep are dead. According to the report of the state prison directors the county of Los Angeles has forty-four representatives in that institution. San Francisco, Santa Ana and Sacramento counties are the only ones to exceed this number. Among the deeds filed in the County Clerk's office in Los Angeles we notice one from H. Bremmerman to B. Cohen for 10 acres of land, consideration $376.26. The city fathers of Los Angeles require stirring up with a long pole. Why do they not light the Los Angeles river bridge at night? At present it is a most eligible location for the operations of a burglar or an assassin. Messrs. Clark & Austin have distinguished themselves this year in their preparations to make glad the hearts of the little ones. Santa Claus visited them this week and left behind him every description of toy imaginable, from a great big crying doll to a penny whistle. The older children have not been forgotten either. There are nice presents of all kinds, organs, albums and a vast number of other things too numrous to mention. Give them a call and see for yourself. Out of their large variety no one can leave unsatisfied. The committee of arrangements According to the report of the state prison directors the county of Los Angeles has forty-four representatives in that institution. San Francisco, Santa Ana and Sacramento counties are the only ones to exceed this number. Among the deeds filed in the County Clerk's office in Los Angeles we notice one from H. Bremmerman to B. Cohen for 10 acres of land, consideration $376.26. Rev. J. E. Miller of the M. E. church, south, will preach in the Presbyterian church, the fourth Saturday In each month at 3 o'clock p.m. Sin Se Wau has had a little unpleasantness with a "Melican" man all about a shirt. The affair awaits the arrival of a Chinese interpreter from Los Angeles. The "cold chilly winds of December" seem to have a favorable 50 Years Ago December 22, 1898 An alarm of fire was rung at 12:40 on Friday for a blaze in chile-drying establishment of New Mauerhan which is maintained in what was many years ago cellar of the old Goldstein bery, in the rear of Spoerl's smith shop on Center street fire was caused by the ignition gasoline while being placed in burner while the flame was burning. There were two gas stoves in the cellar, where were used for the purpose steaming chiles, there being 800 strings in the place. Mauerhan was present at the time, and the fire started picked up burning can and sought to take to what is left of the former way and throw it outside. The struck the sloping earthway rolled back into the cellar, but not explode. Joey Bennerson was passing at the time and the blaze. He ran to turn in alarm at the fire box in front Twomey & Mills, but could He ran to the fire house and the bell. The hand engine soon got out, and a run was sent to the scene of the fire. Little not smoke was seen rising men asked where the fire was they ran down town. When belated citizens reached the flames were already out hosemen having extinguished A burning crate lay some distance from the chile drier afire, Mauerhan was washing his hat at the pump, having been bu about the hands. There was loss. Mauerhan estimates the of the chiles at about a dollar string. The city band will dedicate new band stand in Planters on Christmas day (Sunday at noon next) beginning at 2 o'c The band stand has been pa Gift Suggestion GO UNION PACIFIC If you can't go East, why not send your dear ones a prepaid order for Union Pacific transportation to visit you? Ask any Union Pacific ticket agent for details. Streamliner "CITY OF LOS ANGELES" LOS ANGELES LIMITED UTAHN – Streamliner "CITY OF ST. LOUIS" PONY EXPRESS Deep-cushioned, reclining Coach Seats; Modern Pullman accommodations; Delicious Dining Car meals; Club Car relaxation. UNION PACIFIC STATION Telephone: 3519 Be Specific - say UNION PACIFIC will be inaugurated and Adair is of the opinion that the venture will be a profitable one. C. Schindler has a force of men engaged in laying a cement sidewalk in front of the Hussman property on Los Angeles street. The sidewalk will be continued as far as Broadway on both sides of the street, and it is expected that the property owners from Center street to that thoroughfare will join in the movement to have the whole line of sidewalk cement. The Hussman premises show a marked improvement since the houses were moved back to the sidewalk line. Mr. Sim Holstein, a wealthy cattle owner of Deming, N. M., was in town on Sunday, the guest of Dr. Bailey's family. Mr. Holstein is enjoying his yearly vacation and is en route to the Sandwich islands where he will remain a month or six weeks before returning. Fay McKinley, the twelve-year old daughter of C. G. McKinley had the misfortune to fall while playing with a number of little girls at Mr. H. Cahen's residence on Saturday and dislocated her right shoulder. The little lady is doing nicely and will soon be recovered. Sam Federman was down from Los Angeles yesterday to visit his brother Charlie's establishment. Mrs. Federman is in San Francisco visiting her daughter, Sara, who is attending school in the city. Frank Steadman has been employed the past few days in laying a stone gutter along the east side of Los Angeles street between Center and the alley near Lutz & Co.'s establishment. Isaac Lyon is reported to have exchanged his highly improved place on Orangethorpe avenue for hotel property in Los Angeles and will probably remove to that city National, Anaheim National and Golden State and Southern Counties Banks. All the civic bodies in the city will aid in the endeavor to see that every small child in Anaheim and vicinity receives a present from Santa Claus. The annual meeting of the Anaheim Realty Board will be held in The Cherry Blossom Thursday evening, January 17. A special dinner will consist of old fashioned chicken with dumplings and pumpkin pie. The meeting will be opened with an invocation by Rev. A. G. H. Bode. This will be followed by a vocal solo by Mrs. Walter J. Ross, accompanied by Mrs. Dorothy Enearl. Wm. Stark, mayor of Anaheim will make an address and R. C. Berger will respond for the realty men. Harry D. Riley, president of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and George Reid, secretary, will speak for the Chamber. There will also be singing by the Kiwanis Glee Club. Keep Your Eye On Our Classified Ad Section Congratulations to 190,000 Californians! 50 Years Ago December 22, 1898 In alarm of fire was rung in at 10 on Friday for a blaze in the drying establishment of Dan Mauerhan which is maintained what was many years ago the year of the old Goldstein brewery in the rear of Spoerl's gun shop on Center street. The was caused by the ignition ofoline while being placed in the oven while the flame was burning. There were two gasoline fires in the cellar, where they were used for the purpose of mining chiles, there being some strings in the place. Mauerhan present at the time, and when fire started picked up the can and sought to take it that is left of the former staircase and throw it outside. The can took the sloping earthway and back into the cellar, but did explode. Joey Bennerscheidt passing at the time and saw blaze. He ran to turn in the barn at the fire box in front of Meyer & Mills, but could not run to the fire house and rang bell. The hand engine was got out, and a run was made in the scene of the fire. Little or no smoke was seen rising and asked where the fire was as it ran down town. When the need citizens reached the fire, flames were already out, the men having extinguished it. Burning crate lay some distance from the chile drier afire, and Mauerhan was washing his hands with pump, having been burned at the hands. There was little Mauerhan estimates the loss of chiles at about a dollar a bag. Frank Steadman has been employed the past few days in laying a stone gutter along the east side of Los Angeles street between Center and the alley near Lutz & Co.'s establishment. Isaac Lyon is reported to have exchanged his highly improved place on Orangethorpe avenue for hotel property in Los Angeles and will probably remove to that city in a few days. Bud Paty came up from the Peat lands on Saturday to get shaved and barbered up. Bud has been driving a butcher wagon about Westminster for a couple of years and thinks there is no place like the Peat. 25 Years Ago December 20, 1923 Because of the vigilance of County Assessor James Sleeper, the great oil corporations are now paying a considerable portion of the taxes collected in this county. Mr. Sleeper and County Clerk Jos. Backs attended a meeting of the Cypress farm bureau last week and Mr. Sleeper told those present that this year the Standard Oil Company paid taxes on an assessment of $1,758,563 which is one-ninth of the total assessable property in the county. All the other companies are assessed on an equal basis. Leading Republicans from all sections of the state met in San Francisco last night for the purpose of launching a Coolidge-for-President campaign. It is the intention to organize Coolidge clubs throughout the state and send a delegation to Cleveland pledged to support the president. Arrangements are in progress for the second annual municipal Christmas tree which will be erected in the city park, and an entertainment given on December 24. Twenty-five hundred stockings have been provided and will be filled with things suggestive of Santa Claus. Contributions have been received from the Concordia and Lions clubs, the Elks lodge and Anaheim Realty Board, First Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION California's Statewide Bank Christmas Gift LUGGAGE Free Gold Initials on All Leather Goods Leather Handbags Our selection of smart all leather bags will please her... 7 up Buckle Sets Sterling silver A gift for lasting remembrance... 3 up Brief Cases 5.75 up Traveling Kits A practical gift for him... 6.50 up Thrill Your Young Cowboy or Girl with These Holster Sets He will whoop with joy... 1.25 up Chap Sets Boys and Girls Sizes 4-10 Children's Cowboy Hats Sm.-Med.-Lge. WALT'S LUGGAGE & SADDLERY 141 S. LOS ANGELES ANAHEIM 2430 YOU CAN GIVE AND GIVE AND... GIVE Penney's Christmas when you shop at ANAHEIM'S FREE OFF-STREET PARKING NO CITY SALES TAX For the Convenience of Our Customers We Will Remain Open Every Night Until 8:30 P.M., Starting Friday, December 10th. Shop Penney’s Anaheim and Save! He’ll Want a PLAID JACKET 6.90 Heavy weight for that extra warmth, 2 button thru pockets. Use as shirt or jacket. Men’s Cable Stitch SWEATER 4.98 Here’s a beautiful all wool sweater in the very color you'll want, priced right! Men’s Rayon SLACK SOCKS .39 All rayon slack socks with colorful clocks, reinforced toe, heel and sole. RUBBER DOLLS that Wet! 2.98 Make her happy this Christmas with one of Penney’s wetting dolls. She’ll love to make clothes for her. See her at Penneys! Men's Rayon SLACK SOCKS .39 All rayon slack socks with colorful clocks, reinforced toe, heel and sole. Men's Durable STAPLE SWEATER 3.98 He'll appreciate this gift and it will give him plenty of wear and warmth. Sizes 36 to 44. Give Her a Pretty GOWN! 2.98 Rayon jersey knit gowns, nicely made! Give her one of these and watch her smile! GAYMODE HOSIERY 1.49 51-15 Denier gauge. Sheer nylon hose makes the best gift of all. All sizes in the newest shades! LACE TABLE CLOTHS 4.98 Extra large size with beautiful woven in pattern, washable. Each in a box! Women's Gift HANDKERCHIEFS .39 They make charming gifts for all women on your list! These will help you balance your budgets! that Wet! 2.98 Make her happy this Christmas with one of Penney's wetting dolls. She'll love to make clothes for her. See her at Penneys! Dressed-up DOLLS 2.98 A doll that is beautifully dressed to make any little girl's heart beat faster. See our large selection — Penney's basement store. Roller Bearing SKATES 2.29 Women's Gift HANDKERCHIEFS .39 They make charming gifts for all women on your list! These will help you balance your budgets! CHENILLE SPREADS 7.90 Makes a wonderful Christmas present. You'll love the way it highlights your whole bedroom! PLASTIC HANDBAGS 2.98 Every woman likes handbags . . . Beautifully designed to please her . . . Many styles to choose from. Women's BEDROOM SLIPPERS 2.98 Buy her a pair to match that robe you'll also buy at Penney's! PENNEY'S ANAHEIM ONLY Roller Bearing SKATES 2.29 Very sturdily made, will last a long time, every child needs a pair of skates. All Metal TRICYCLES 5.90 up All sizes for any age child, heavy rubber tires, has adjustable handle bars and seat. Visit our toy department . . . Basement store.