anaheim-gazette 1954-08-19

Anaheim’s First Mayoralty Election Resulted in a Tie In contrast with city politics of today, the voting ran to a “dead heat” Aug. 10, 1870, when the citizen went to the polls to elect their first mayor. Theodore Reiser and Max Strobel each received the same number of votes, but Strobel won the honor in a run-off election two weeks later. It was only an honor too, for the office provided no salary. Municipal history of Anaheim dates from Feb. 10, 1870, about 34 years after the colony had been established. On that date, acting by virtue of a statute passed in 1850, which made general provisions as to area and population, the 18th legislature voted an act creating the city of Anaheim. The signature of Henry H. Haight, then governor of California, made it a law. The first city election, which resulted in the tie for the office of mayor, named five members of a common council, as provided in the act. Successful candidates for council seats were E. W. Champlin, John Fischer, P. A. Goodrich, Henry Kroeger and John P. Zeyn John C. Hill was inspector for the election board, with S. J. McLaughlin and Edward Polhemus serving as judges, and George C. Knox and W. T. Bumble as clerks. The council met two days after the election, in the office of the Anaheim Water Company, and chose Fischer president and P. W. Küelp, clerk. Almost simultaneously with the election of Strobel to the mayor's office, the council passed on for collection and distribution of the tax funds. A new city with a new marshal immediately realized the need for a jail. The council rented a room in the water company building for such purposes, paying $5 a month for its use. Business license rates next came to the attention of the new city fathers, and an ordinance named $5 per quarter-year for businesses of less than $200 valuation, and $10 quarterly for those of more value. Sale of liquor to Indians was prohibited in the next ordinance approved by the council, as was tethering of horses, cattle and goats to graze along public streets, and the slaughtering of cattle within the city limits, except under certain conditions. First Slaughter House The prohibitory slaughtering ordinance brought immediate application from Louis Warténberg for a permit “to erect a slaughter house on the east side of Los Angeles street, opposite the San Diego Gate.” The application was approved and a five-year permut issued. In September of the same year, a move was started to provide a city hall since the new officials felt it needed something better than a rented room for such an August body. After the inspection of available sites, a 60x90 foot lot on Cypress street between Los Angeles and Lemon streets was secured and fourth Monday of October as council meeting time. At a meeting on Feb. 13th, an ordinance was passed for a speed limit of eight miles hour as maximum speed for animals and vehicles. The native was a fine for $20. The distance so the story goes, designed to cure hot-blood speedsters who were wont to or drive their speedy vehicles driving mares at too fast a clutch even to stage races, at time through the city streets. The city ran into financial difficulties during the first year its existence, minutes of the cil meeting of Feb. 27, 1871 vealed. The city marshal receive a 50 per cent cut in salary at fifte. City in Debt Even so, the municipality operating at a loss the follow April 10, when the treasurer's port showed unpaid warrants standing were $400.79, with $70.69 in the city treasury. The second city election on 1, 1871, found Councilman Koger the new mayor with Theo Rimpau the treasurer; T. T., as city marshal; Richard Meless assessor, and George W. Baier who founded the Anaheim zette, city attorney. Members of the city council chosen at BEST WISHES TO THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE For its devotion to the best interests of the Citrus Industry throughout the years ANAHEIM GAZETTE For its devotion to the best interests of the Citrus Industry throughout the years. FRANK BELMONT DOING BUSINESS AS GRANADA PACKING HOUSE PHONES: LÁmbert 5-6788, KEystone 5-8333 113 East Walnut Avenue, Fullerton Dreamers Do Win Gary Graham, left, Bellingham, Washington, 19-year-old winner of $4000 university scholarship in the senior age group of the 1954 Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild model car competition; and James Fry, right, Clinton, Illinois, 15-year-old winner of a like award in the junior age group, receive congratulations of James E. Goodman, president of the Craftsman's Guild. Graham's award-winning model is shown at top, young Fry's model is at bottom. Home R. J. GRANGE Main Offices in Anaheim at 1422 W. Broadway Gary Graham, left, Bellingham, Washington, 19-year-old winner of $4000 university scholarship in the senior age group of the 1954 Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild model car competition; and James Fry, right, Clinton, Illinois, 15-year-old winner of a like award in the junior age group, receive congratulations of James E. Goodman, president of the Craftsman's Guild. Graham's award-winning model is shown at top, young Fry's model is at bottom. forbidding livestock running at large and created the office to which Lehman was named. At the same session, the city fathers outlawed assaulting a peace officer or refusing to aid him in making an arrest. Fire Zones Defined Another ordinance adopted at the same time made it a misdeanor to throw rubbish into the streets, and others established the city's pioneer fire zones and made vagrancy a punishable offense. Creation of the fire zones made the city realize its need for a fire department, apparently, for fire equipment, not to exceed $100 valuation, was ordered in November and delivered the following January. Most important items were ladders and buckets to be passed from hand to hand by members of the fire brigade. An attempt was made late in 1871 to connect the city by rail with Anaheim Landing, but the move failed to materialize. The Anaheim Railway company petitioned the city for a right-of-way through the city. Its directors as listed in city records were: Max Strobel, Henry Kroeger, John Fischer, Charles R. Johnson and F. Ganahl. On Kroeger's motion, the petition was granted. In December, 1871, the council discussed the company's proposition that $15,000 be provided it for building purposes, through the issuance of that amount of 7 per cent 20-year bonds. The bonds were issued when the railroad was completed. Beginning of End History of the first municipal corporation of Anaheim neared its end when Gov. Newton Booth, on March 7, 1872, approved legislation repealing the act of Feb. 10, 1879, which created the city of Anaheim. Section 2 of the act of March 7, 1872, provided: "August Lan-genberger, Theodore Rimpau (Sec.) and Theodore Reiser are hereby constituted a board of commissioners for the purpose of settling and adjusting the affairs of the corporation of the said city of Anaheim, and they shall have the power, and it is hereby made their duty, within 30 days after the passage of this act to proceed to the disposal and sale of all property, both real and personal, belonging to said city of Anaheim." Feeling the act unjust and unconstitutional, the council, acting on legal advice resolved not to recognize the board of commissioners, but to continue to administer the government of the city until restrained by law. Kroeger was re-elected mayor at the third municipal election, held May 6, 1872. Members of the council, chosen at the same time, were Champlin, Zeyn, Richard Héiman, Obed Macy and F. A. Korn. They re-elected Zeyn president. Last Action in '72 This council hever was able to muster a quorum; and only routine business was transacted by that body. Last entry in their minute book is dated Aug. 28, 1872. The demise of the first corporate entity of the municipality was complete, and the passing left to its liquidators a city hall and some unpaid warrants. When you want the Best ICE CREAM ... BUY Beginning of End History of the first municipal corporation of Anaheim neared its end when Gov. Newton Booth, on entity of the municipality was complete, and the passing left to its liquidators a city hall and some unpaid warrants. When you want the Best ICE CREAM ... 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Below are listed figures for the past few years which give a graphic picture of our growth: TOTAL ASSETS 1946 - $2,298,000.00 1947 - $2,734,000.00 1948 - $3,350,000.00 1949 - $4,138,000.00 1950 - $4,547,000.00 1951 - $5,918,000.00 1947 $2,734,000.00 1948 $3,350,000.00 1949 $4,138,000.00 1950 $4,547,000.00 1951 $5,918,000.00 1952 $7,014,000.00 1953 $9,094,928.00 TODAY $10,233,663.00 Funds received by the 10th of any month Earn from the 1st day of that month Our 65th Year in Anaheim Savings Insured to $10,000 SAVINGS and Loan Association of Anaheim Since 1889 ANAHEIM OFFICE 211 E. Center Street GARDEN GROVE OFFICE 9886 Garden Grove Blvd.