anaheim-gazette 1955-03-10

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago... March 1880 A bold but futile attempt at bank robbery was made on Friday night when Mr. H. W. Steinhart, cashier of the banking house of P. Davis & Bro. was the victim, and to a reporter of the Gazette he told the following story: "A little after 8 o'clock on Friday night I was on my way home and when near the corner of Lemon and Third streets I was stopped by three men who approached me with drawn knives. They took 25 cents from me, all the money I had in my pockets. They then took me to a vineyard owned by Mr. Kroeger, south of Mr. Rimpau's, and tied me. There were three more men there, all masked, and all had horses. I did not recognize any of them. The only one who spoke to me used good English. He said he wanted me to go to the bank-and open the vault. They threatened me with knives and revolvers. I told them I could not open the vault as I did not have the combination. They kept me until 2 o'clock Saturday morning, when they finally let me go. I went home and went to bed, and then I went to the store in the morning and told the Messrs. Davis about it. They gave me back my keys but my watch is gone, wheth- and howled like a tornado among the trees. Birds and fowls were frightened from their roosts in the tree tops and domestic animals sought shelter under houses and sheds. The most singular feature of this disturbance was that for some distance above ground the wind blew furiously, on the ground there was not a ripple. No damage was reported. A beautiful full-blown camellia grown in Anaheim, in the open air, adorn the show case in Furguson & Lake's drug store. Mr. C. E. Leonard who has been on a trip to San Juan Capistrano during the week tells us that the feed along the entire route is plentiful. This is going to be the best year for stock raising ever known in this southern country, and is in sharp contrast to the state of affairs in the northern part of the state where the cold weather has destroyed the feed. Our citizens are indebted to Col. Ed Dunham for the presence of the juvenile Pinafore troupe at Kroeger's hall last night. He not only engaged them to come here but had to send stages to River-side to transfer the jolly crew over the raging main which sepa- ning. Present, Directors Ahlborn, Dr Adams, Miller, Michord, Grim and Henry Adams, Judge Howard appeared and asked the Chamber's cooperation on securing a Carnegie library. Judge Howard also brought up the matter of providing a hitching rack to which farmers may tie their horses when in town. C. O. Rust and P. H. Krick were delegated to attend the water congress to be held in Los Angeles on the 13th inst. and represent this valley. The dredging of the bed of the Santa Ana river was referred to at length, as danger exists from overflow, were we to have heavy rains. Richard Melrose was appointed to a committee to interview the supervisors and endeavor to secure assistance from the county in clearing debris from the river. New sign boards are to be placed at the railway depots. The old ones being antiquated and the population figures need enhancing for we are growing. Members were admonished to think up catchy inscriptions to be placed upon the boards and report at next meeting. Rain began falling on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, a half inch being recorded by Mr. Dickel's gauge at 7 o'clock that evening. Sunday was a rainy day. Beginning at 11 o'clock, rain fell in sheets at intervals during the day. At noon the heaviest rainfall of the season set in and continued until the streets and gutters ran with water. Heavy winds blew from the south shortly after noon On Wednesday evening, a little after 8 o'clock, six masked men, all armed, entered the store of Mr. R. S. Crowder at Orange. The occupants of the store at the time were Messrs. Crowder, Clark, Cleighton and Mosbaugh. The robbers presented their pistols at the heads of the astonished occupants and commanded them to throw up their hands. They were then securely tied with ropes and ordered to lie upon the floor where sacks were thrown over their heads, at the moment Messrs. H. F. Gardiner and Rusk entered the store and were immediately ordered to throw up their hands. Mr. Gardiner made some resistance and one of the bandits snapped a pistol in his face while another struck him over the head with the butt of a six shooter inflicting an ugly but not dangerous wound. Mrs. Crowder came in to see what was the trouble. She was not bound but was ordered to sit in a chair and make no noise if she did not wish to be shot. The robbers then ransacked the store. Several sacks were filled with clothing, handkerchiefs, sardines, crackers, cutlery, etc. Six pairs of blankets were taken and one of the robbers selected a new hat. At this point Messrs. Julian Hunt and Frank W. Gibbs entered the store. They were immediately bound and floored with the others. After spending three quarters of an hour in the store the robbers departed, giving Mrs. Crowder instructions not to release the prisoners for fifteen minutes. They rode off in the direction of Santiago. No description of the robbers which will offer a clue for their capture can be obtained. Mr. Henry Rogers has this sea- Our citizens are indebted to Col. Ed Dunham for the presence of the juvenile Pinafore troupe at Kroeger's hall last night. He not only engaged them to come here but had to send stages to River-side to transfer the jolly crew over the raging main which separates that place from Anaheim. We hope his enterprise was substantially rewarded. On last Friday Deputy Sheriff Celis captured Luis Ramirez at the Tejon ranch. Two years ago Ramirez shot and killed Reyes Romero near Cucamonga since which time he has been in New Mexico. He returned a few days previous to his capture, a fact of which Celis was apprised. The following astonishing bits of information are from the San Diego News: W Steinhart, cashier of a house in Anaheim was robbed on Friday last by a bold masked man. He got about a hundred dollars. It was a high-handed piece of business, the same night seven masked men robbed the store of R. L., Crowder and bound the proprietor and five other men who were lounging in the store. One man offered resistance and was knocked down with a revolver by one of the highwaymen. They got about $4000 in cash. Mr. Irvine, of the San Joaquin rancho accompanied by his guest, Mr. Hanna of San Francisco, visited our sanctum yesterday. Mr. Irvine confirms the opinion recently expressed in these columns as to the gratifying prospect for wool growers. Mr. L. N. Evans has received peremptory orders to sell the articles listed in his advertisement: 1 corn planter, 2 wind mills, 1 wheel cultivator, 1 top carriage. They are offered at rare bargains. The Anaheim Literary Union met at the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening with President Zeyn in the chair. J. M. Quinn read a humorous selection entitled, "How to Manage Carpets." Miss Therese Wille, Miss Carrie Seibert and Julius Voight each read interesting papers. E. M. Ferguson recited a piece and Mr. Geo, Shaffer read "The Burning Chicago." Several other known in this southern country, and is in sharp contrast to the state of affairs in the northern part of the state where the cold weather has destroyed the feed. Rain began falling on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, a half inch being recorded by Mr. Dickel's gauge at 7 o'clock that evening. Sunday was a rainy day. Beginning at 11 o'clock, rain fell in sheets at intervals during the day. At noon the heaviest rainfall on the season set in and continued until the streets and gutters ran with water. Heavy winds blew from the south shortly after noon during which rain fell steadily Showers fell occasionally during the night and on Monday half an inch fell, bringing the total fall up to 2.28 inches and for the season 12.90. Lightning played havoc with telephone lines in all directions. The Santa Ana river was higher on Monday night than for many years. A large train at Bolsa and adjoining lands was overflowed. The storm of Sunday night washed out both Southern Pacific and Santa Fe tracks between this point and Los Angeles and communication between two points was interfered with The Santa Fe washout occurred Hobart and the Santa Fe was coiled to use the Salt Lake train in order to get its trains out of Angeles. All trains were hot late and travelers were coolerably inconvenienced. The Southern Pacific had several trains stalled here on Monster but traffic was restored during the night. Telephone wires were down in all directions but were in operation again on Tuesday. Heirs of the late Leonard Ker have gone to court over division of the property, consists of a sixty acre northeast of town valued $16,000. Joel Parker has asked the superior court for an order sale, so that the ranch may sold and the proceeds divide While the other heirs oppose plan, Judge West has announced his decision to appoint three creeds who shall determine by amination of the wishes of nine children whether they shall be sold in a lump piece whether it shall be first divided into nine parts, and then separately. A reunion of the late W Smith was held at the old House in Orangethorpe avenue Sunday, and when the kite assembles there is quite a breeze. On this occasion they passed pleasantly to all. A Mr. Henry Rogers has this season planted 700 trees—chiefly orange—and five acres of Muscat grape vines. He has set out a number of cherry trees, which he is inclined to think will grow and produce as well as any other northern fruit, with proper treatment. It is said that Gov. Stoneman of San Gabriel, finds no difficulty in growing cherries on his farm. Sheriff Rowland arrested a man in Los Angeles in the early part of the week, on suspicion of complicity in the robbery at Orange. Among other articles in his possession were several pairs of new blankets, which it was thought might have been taken from Crowder's store. However Mr. Crowder failed to identify them, or to recognize the arrested man, who was consequently set free. There is no clue to the robbers. The Board of Supervisors at the last session allowed the County Clerk six deputies at the following salaries: One at $125 a month; two at $100 each, one at $85 and two at $75 each. The Recorder was allowed three deputies. One at $125 and two at $75 per month. The tax collector was allowed one deputy at $100 per month for three months during the year. A terrific wind storm passed over Pasadena and a portion of San Gabriel valley on Tuesday night, for a time it was the nearest approach to a hurricane of anything ever known in this portion of the state. The wind roared The Anaheim Literary Union met at the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening with President Zeyn in the chair. J. M. Quinn read a humorous selection entitled, "How to Manage Carpets." Miss Therese Wille, Miss Carrie Seibert and Julius Volght each read interesting papers. E. M. Ferguson recited a piece and Mr. Geo. Shaffer read "The Burning of Chicago." Several other items were on the program. The following new officers were elected for the next three months: President, Ernest Ferguson; vice-president, Miss Mary Brier; secretary, C. W. Campbell, Treasurer, F. P. Marsh; editor, Miss Nellie Kuchel. On last Thursday about 10 o'clock, a shock of earthquake was felt in San Bernardino. It was heavy enough to upset a lamp in the home of Sheriff Davies and the fire which ensued completely destroyed the house. Messrs. F. and J. Baeks are selling the improved Victor sewing machines for $30. Fred Athearn was chosen for the position of night watchman at a meeting of citizens on Saturday night. 50 Years Ago ... March—1905 Miss Marie Horstman has returned from San Francisco whither she went to attend the funeral of her uncle, Miss Horstman was bequeathed $8000 by his will. Many relatives of the capitalist were made recipients of handsome bequests and several hundred thousand dollars were distributed to charitable institutions. The body of the deceased was cremated. The directors of the Chamber of Commerce met in regular session at their quarters Thursday evening. LEGAL NOTICES (Pub. Anaheim Gazette, May 17, 24, 31, 1965.) CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS FICTITIOUS FIRM NAME We, the undersigned, herebyify that we are parting trusting a LIMITED PARTNERSHIP kinds of commercial painting and the usual activities thereto under the firm name style NEAL C. OESTER - PART CONTRACTOR, that the place of business of said parties is in Santa Ana, California names in full and respectful residence of all of the men such partnership are: NEAL C. OESTER, Generer ner, 1192 East 5th St. San California. DAVID M. BECKETT, Partner, 2616 Buenos Aires Covina, California. EARL H. KIRBY, Limited neter, 1200 East Chalcot St. Park, California. WITNESS our hands this 25th February, 1955. NEAL C. OESTER DAVID M. BECKETT EARL H. KIRBY COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES On this 25 day of February before me, the undersigned, Public in and for said County State personally appeared NO ESTER, DAVID M. BECKETT EARL H. KIRBY, known to be the persons whose name scribed to the within inscription acknowledged to me that they cut the same. WITNESS my hand and seal. JOHN H. Notary Public in and for County and State. event, Directors Ahlborn, Miller, Michord, Grim Adams, Judge Howard and asked the Chammeration on securing a library. Judge Howard up the matter of pronitching rack to which day tie their horses when C. O. Rust and P. H. are delegated to attend congress to be held in the 13th inst. and this valley. The dredgbed of the Santa Ana referred to at length, exists from overflow, to have heavy rains. Melrose was appointed to tree to interview the sumand endeavor to secure from the county in debris from the river. Boards are to be placed railway depots. The old long antiquated and the figures need enhancement are growing. Members monished to think up transcriptions to be placed on boards and report attending. began falling on Saturday at 10 o'clock, a half inch recorded by Mr. Dickel's at 7 o'clock that evening. was a rainy day. Begining 11 o'clock, rain fell in intervals during the day. In the heaviest rainfall of son set in and continued streets and gutters ran water. Heavy winds blew south shortly after noon, incidents of the trip was Neipp's involuntary bath in the waters of the bay before daylight. He stepped from the boat into deep water missing his calculation of the shore by a few feet. He was wet to the skin, but continued the hunt and along with Professor Fox enjoyed a fine days' sport. A. W. Danforth was in from the southside on Monday. He reports a precipitation of 1.65 inches of rain during Sunday's storm. R. H. Gillman was a business visitor in town one day recently. Mr. Gillman is preparing to send out his first carload of this season's oranges, the variety being a late one. Quality up to the usual high standard. Erwin Barr reports that the warm weather of the past fort- night has caused weeds to spring up at a lively rate in the cemetery. The present seems an oppor-tune time for clearing lots and arresting the growth of weeds which take up moisture to the detriment of growing plants and flowers. Richard Melrose of this city has been appointed by Gov. Parlee to be trustee of the State Normal School in Los Angeles. Mr. Melrose's appointment was sent to the senate along with that of Charles Dwight Willard, the eminent Los Angeles reformer, but the wise men of the upper house objected to the latter and his appointment was withdrawn. Orange County wins—Los Angeles loses. Andy Fuhrberg and Bud Eubanks have had the grounds at Athletic Park put in first class condition and free of all foreign growth. A good job was performed and the grandstand was touched up with saw and hammer and the park will now line up with the best of them. Samuel Kraemer drove in from Placentia Tuesday. He reports the storm's precipitation as about two and a half inches up his way. Fritz Yungbluth has been on the sick list with tonsilitis for several days, but is recovered sufficiently to be about again. Dr. W. W. Adams has purchased a lot in the Sunrise tract from Presidio Ave.. California & Market Streets FLOWER SHOW — Marjorie Lewis waves from a San Francisco cable car, the centerpiece of one of the spectacular exhibits at the million dollar California International Flower Show, at Hollywood Park, Inglewood. The floral extravaganza opens this Friday, March 11, and continues daily, 10:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M., through March 20. QUEEN OF FLOWER SHOW selected to reign over the Californi opening March 11 at Hollywood most beautiful actresses, under rently she is feminine lead in "Alr Productions. The spectacle open every day, 10:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. LEGAL NOTICES Uh. Anaheim Gazette, March 10, 1955.) CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS FICTITIOUS FIRM NAME We, the undersigned, hereby certify that we are partners transacting a LIMITED PARTNERSHIP business of commercial painting of all lands and the usual activities related to under the firm name and style NEAL C. OESTER - PAINTING CONTRACTOR, that the principal business of business of said partnership in Santa Ana, California; that the names in full and respective places residence of all of the members of such partnership are: NEAL C. OESTER, General Partner, 11592 East 5th St. Santa Ana, California. DAVID M. BECKETT, Limited Partner, 2646 Buenos Aires Drive, Covina, California. EARL H. KIRBY, Limited Part-Partner, 1838 East Chicot St. Baldwin Park, California. WITNESS our hands this 28th day of February, 1955. NEAL C. OESTER DAVID M. BECKETT EARL H. KIRBY STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES On this 28 day of February, 1955, before me, the undersigned, a notary public in and for said County and state, personally appeared NEAL C. OESTER, DAVID M. BECKETT and EARL H. KIRBY, known to me to be the persons whose names are described to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed my hand and official seal. JOHN H. HIATT Notary Public in and for the said County and State. (Admission and all Exhibits, Displays and Entertainment Completely Free.) YOU name it—stage show, fashion show, science show, auto show! The General Motors Motorama of 1955 is all those combined! Singing and dancing in the Broadway manner—glamor girls wearing stunning creations—an incredible "Kitchen of Tomorrow" that makes science-fiction blush—engineering exhibits you work yourself—and fabulous "dream design" cars. At your leisure, look over the latest, greatest Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, Cadillacs! Come see the most marvelous Motorama yet! GM MOTORA PAN-PACIFIC AUDITORIUM, Los Angeles SHOW TIME...10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. good job was performgrandstand was touchsaw and hammer and will now line up with them. Kraemer drove in from Tuesday. He reports the recipitation as about two inches up his way. ungbluth has been on list with tonsilitis for days, but is recovered by to be about again. W. Adams has purchased the Sunrise tract from Frank Baum and will shortly begin the erection of a $2,000 residence. Its a boy for Mr. and Mrs. James M. Bayne of 940 Fern St. The seven-pound infant was born in St. Joseph hospital on March 2. Pvt. Clifford Lee Weatherman has returned to duty at Smokey Hill Base near Salina, Kansas, after spending a furlough with his wife and parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Dick of 1275 E. Sycamore St. A 3—ANAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, Calif., Thurs. March 40, 1855 LEGAL NOTICES (Pub. Anaheim Gazette, March 10, 17, 24, 21, 1855). CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS FICTITIOUS FIRM NAME The undersigned do hereby certify that they are conducting a dry cleaning a laundry agency business at N. E. corner of Nelson Ave. & Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, California, under the fictitious firm name of THRIFT-D-LUX CLEANERS and that said firm is composed of the following persons, whose names are follows, to-wit: Halvay W. Albrecht; 25 Argonne Ave., Belmont Shore, Long Beach, Calif. Davy L. Van Hooser; 25 Argonne Ave., Belmont Shore, Long Beach, Calif. Witness our hands this 1st day of March, 1855. Ralph W. Albrecht Davy L. Van Hooser STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES On this 1st day of March, A. D., 1855, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, residing thereim duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Ralph W. Albrecht and Davy L. Van Hooser known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. Garmel M. Tyo Notary Public in and for said (SEAL) County and State. LEGAL NOTICES (Pub. Anaheim Gazette, March 10, 17, 24, 21, 1855). CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS FICTITIOUS FIRM NAME The undersigned does hereby certify that it is conducting a Furnishing Sales business at 407 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana, California under the fictitious firm name of River Soil Bed Company of Santa Ana and that said firm is composed of the following corporation, whose name in full and place of business is as follows, to-wit: 104 SALES CORPORATION c/o A. J. Welsh, 1213 N. Highland Avenue, Los Angeles 38, California. Witness its hand this 26th day of LEGAL NOTICES (Pub. Anaheim Gazette, March 10, 17, 24, 1950) CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS FICTITIOUS FIRM NAME The undersigned does hereby certify that it is conducting a Purchase & Furnishing Sales business at 107 E. 4th Street Santa Ana, California, under the fictitious firm name of Riviera Sofa Bed Company of San Antonio and that said firm is composed of the following corporation whose name in full and place of business is as follows: to-wit: 104 SALES CORPORATION, c/o A. J. Weiss, 1213 N. Highland Avenue, Los Angeles 38, California. Witness its hand this 26th day of January, 1955. 104 Sales Corporation by David Selgel. President by Edwin H. Selgel. Secretary STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES On January 26, 1955 before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared David Selgel, known to me by the President, and Edwin H. 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