oc-plain-dealer 1919-01-06

THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER An Independent Newspaper Enlared as second-class matter at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Cal., under the Act of March 2, 1875. PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY. WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. At Anaheim, Orange County, California. "THE FROSSLESS BELT" Phones: Home 1072; Pacific 151 SUBSCRIPTION IN ORANGE COUNTY. Per Year, in advance ... $1.99 Outside Orange Co., per year... 2.50 R.W. ERNEST, Manager FALL P. HESTER, Editor EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY Jefferson's great maxim "that all men are created equal" does not mean that all men are created equal in physical strength or in mental endowments. It means that all men are equally entitled, unrestricted by law, to an equal opportunity to achieve learning or wealth or political advancement. Equality of opportunity was the everlasting rock foundation upon which our fathers erected this republic. No bar of birth between the farmer's son and the Presidency. No bar of creed between the law student and the supreme bench. No bar of caste between the day laborer and the Senator's toga. Fortune is upon the apex of the hill, but there is no toll gate erected by kings across the many roads that lead to the summit. The republic says to her citizens: "Neither Morgan nor Rockefeller shall crowd you out of your turn at the barber's shop or the Post Office, and you shall have no right to obtain one dollar of the money of a multi-millionaire unless you earn it or he gives it to you." "Equality of opportunity." The poor farmer's son worked his way candle, and Henry Clay entrance listening senate with his eloquent Lincoln, the rail splitter, became greatest of our Presidents; Grant, tammer, became the greatest of our generals; Garfield, the canal boatman Johnson, the tailor; McKinley, school teacher, each became President of the mightiest of nations. Editing the telegraph operator, has filled world with his fame. The future Presidents, and judges, and senators and generals, and inventors, and thors, and orators, and artists in this country are not being rocked cradles by French maids; they not dawdling in draining rooms. They are at work with hand labor or brass labor, each night knowing a little more, each day making a forward step toward fame or fortune. "Equality of opportunity" does not in the palaces of Europe abides not under the shelter and shadow of thrones. Its birthplace and dwelling place is in this west land, and here it will live and graze in spite of the dreams of Socialism and the plan of moonbeam statesmen and the assaults of autocracy. ORANGE-CO WILL CONTINUE PACKING The conference of shippers and growers held at Orange at the office of the Orange County Fruit Exchange Friday failed to support action of the Riverside growers against shippers in agreement not to pick ship oranges for a week or two until the extent of the damage from cold weather could be determined. The independent buyers took position that this was the opportunity You Are Crazy is what some of my friends said when they saw me installing expensive equipment with which to do dry cleaning. But we have proved that service counts, for we are now the BIGGEST BEST BUSIEST Puritan Dry Cleaners Phone 547 212 E. Center PUT YOUR WANT BEFORE MONEY TO LOAN MONEY TO LOAN MONEY TO LOAN in any amounts on Approved security. C. B. Berger Co FOR SALE—AUTOS FOR SALE—One 1917 Ford touring, one Reo the 6th touring, one 1¼ ton Ford truck, like new, all in A-1 shape, also 1914 Ford touring, closing out all used cars, for real bargains see these at 238 W. Wilshire, Fullerton. Phone 353-W. A. G. Oswald. FOR SALE—Cheap, 1918 Dodge road- CONTINUE THROUGH The conference of shippers and growers held at Orange at the office of the Orange County Fruit Farm change Friday failed to support action of the Riverside growers and shippers in agreement not to pick ship oranges for a week or two until the extent of the damage from cold weather could be determined. The independent buyers took position that this was the opportunity time for shippers and growers that to delay shipping of the fruit considered uninjured would cause them financial loss. The conference was called by Heriticultural Commissioner Morris in response to the request of the meeting of growers at Riverside. There was a good attendance of the independent and association shippers, practical all the citrus acreage of the county being represented. While independents were the principal objectors to suspension of planting and packing for a couple of weeks some of the association men took the same position. No effort was made to introduce a resolution similar that adopted by the Riverside growers and shippers, because the tenor of the sentiments of those who pressed themselves did not seem warrant the introduction of such resolution. Navels are all that are being shipped at this time. It will be some months before Valencias are ready for the market. Navels in Orange are a very small percentage of the total orange crop, not being over ten per cent, or between 125 and 150 cars. FOR SALE—AUTOS FOR SALE—One 1917 Ford touring, one Reo the 5th touring, one 1¼ ton Ford truck, like new, all in A-1 shape, also 1914 Ford touring, closing out all used cars, for real bargains see these at 238 W Wilshire, Fullerton. Phone 353-W. A. G. Oswald. FOR SALE—Cheap, 1918 Dodge roadster top, never been used. Able's Tire Store. Phone 482-W. FOR SALE—Miscellaneous FOR SALE—8 ton No. 1 baled barley hay. F. D. Miller, Valencia Ave. Phone Placentia 103-J.5. FOR SALE—Bean planter. P. F. Reusch, Placentia-rd., south of Ball-rd. R. 5, Box 118, Anaheim. FOR SALE—Dry walnut wood, $6 per cord, $7.50 delivered. Carroll, Wallace & Carroll, Pac. phone 41-W. FOR SALE—Pigs. B. C. Baxter. Phone Placentia 42W. FOR SALE—3½ Mitchell wagon and rack. Tel. Fullerton Pac. 199R3. E. E. Courtney. FOR RENT FOR RENT—Four room house, one mile west of Anaheim on Garden Grove-rd. Tel. Anaheim Pac. 151. FOR RENT—Furnished bungalow of 4 rooms, modern. Inquire at 317 East Adale. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms with hot and cold water by week or month. Service first class. Second floor Iowa House, 119 Claudina-st. W. E. Bartlett, Manager. Individual stationery, envelopes and paper, correctly printed. Box of 100 each, Hammermill bend, $250. This is but a few cents more than you pay for unprinted paper of equal grade. FOR SALE—ONE OF THE BEST ORANGE GROVES IN THE COUNTY.—15 acres on concrete boulder right close to Anaheim, 1 acres bearing Valencias WORTHE PRICE OF ENTIRE ACRES; 2 acres walnuts that PAID OVER $1000 last year; 2 acres Navels. Total income $900 last year, and owner says it will be at least $10,000 this year. Fin modern home, with every convenience such as natural gas, et PRICE ONLY; $35,000; $15,000 will handle, balance time. The really good groves are rapidly being picked up, and now is the TIM TO GET BUSY. FOR THIS ANOTHER GOOD BUYS IN COUNTRY PROPERTY SEE ORANGE COUNTY REALTY CO Exclusive Agents 2nd floor First Nat. Bank Bldg Anaheim, Calif. FOR SALE—a beautiful 5-acre Valencia grove, close in, on good street, trees in PRIME CONDUCTION and 5-years old, cement pipe line. Price $10,000; might take little trade to make quick deal. We have another dandy little 5-acre Valencia grove not quite a well located, altho close in, trees years old, at only $7,500; mit $1500. Owner will take residence property in Anaheim, Long Beach or might consider other good city FOR THESE AND OTHER GOOD BUYS IN COUNTRY PROPERTY SEE. ORANGE COUNTY REALTY CO 2nd floor First Nat. Bank Bldg Anaheim, Calif. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Income property at right price, also wood for sale on premises. Call 527 S. Los Angeles-st. WILL EXCHANGE-Six room modern up-to-daisy bungalow in Los Angeles for Anaheim or Fullerton property Henry Clay entranced a senate with his eloquence, the rail splitter, became the four Presidents; Grant, the name the greatest of gen-ield, the canal boatman; the tailor; McKinley, the operator, has filled the his fame. The future and judges, and senators, is, and inventors, and artists of are not being rocked in French maids; they are in draining rooms. They with hand labor or brain night knowing a little day making a forward fame or fortune. Of opportunity" dwells palaces of Europe. It under the shelter and thrones. Its birthplace place is in this western here it will live and grow the dreams of Socialism of moonbeam statesmen results of autocracy. GEORGE W. KEMP, IN FRANCE, HOPES WE ESCAPE INFLUENZA France, Nov. 24, 1918. My Dear Father: This is "Dad's Day" in the A. E. F. in France and as it has been a day set aside when every soldier in France able to do so is urged to write a letter to his "paternal C. O." I am starting yours early this afternoon. The censorship rules have been annihilated and there is very little that can not now be written, except mention of casualties and criticism of the government. On the 15th of July we left New York harbor on our way to Halifax, N. S., where we stayed for two days and nights. At the time we were there the hills surrounding the harbor were green from top to bottom with thick underbrush and heavy forest timber, and the place was one of the most naturally beautiful places I have ever seen. In the harbor we saw the Belgian Relief ship which caused the great explosion in Halifax last winter, and some of the damage done at this time. Houses were scattered in crumpled heaps and trees were shattered to within a few foot of the ground. When we left the harbor there were about 25 ships in our fleet, nearly all of them carrying soldiers to France, while the others were loaded with supplies. At first we were conveyed by aerial observers and light submarine destroyers, but these soon left us and a light cruiser was left alone to pilot landed in Liverpool, England, the 31st of July, the 16th day out of N.Y. harbor. We left the ship in the evening about 7 p.m., and after marching thru Liverpool until about midnight, we came to what was called an "American Rest Camp," where we thought to rest for a few days. The next morning, however, we were again on the way and by seven o'clock were traveling by train south thru England. At night we reached Southampton, another march thru city streets for an hour and three-quarters or two hours; and we came to the American camp on the Southampton Common. We stayed in Southampton for five days, sailing across the channel for France the night of the 6th of August. We crossed in the old "Harvard," which was then called the "Charles," and it was a palace compared to traveling accommodations we had had that far. The morning of the 7th of August we landed at La Havre, France where we stayed until the next morning. We left Le Havre in a train of box cars, each about the size of an ambulance and on each of which there was a sign "Chevaux 8, hommes 40," meaning 8 horses or 40 men. About 36 men were put in each car, and as one of the fellows wittily said, he would rather be chevaux 8 than hommes 40. We then left for Rouen, which is rather a pretty city and which would have been a fine place to stay. We did not stay in Roen long, but came to a little French village, Mars-sur-Allies, in Central France, which has been our station since Nevers is the largest city close by. Our unit has never been on the front, although we expected to see service there, and no doubt had we arrived in France earlier in the game, there TRACE OF BACK A. B. Mann who enjoys being able tree 241 year library interesting archives of Her mothers follows; The progeny Westmorlandian Markle Rhine, in 1918 secution he There he mister of a he came to acres of landshire-co. He established smith shop Markle was shire-co in 1810 kle was son February 18 Markle, son born in We 1810. Of cacher's time, as town.West Now you can John Christie Gen. Joseph sons of which father, was o but the chance trouble, for Marcel and R In these these should think BEFORE MOST READERS ALE—Real Estate ONE OF THE BEST PROVES IN THE COUNTRIES on concrete boulevard to Anaheim. 10 Valencias WORTH CROP, not being over ten between 125 and 150 acres walnuts that ER $1000 last year, 2.5. Total income $9000 and owner says it will $10,000 this year. Fine time, with every conveniences natural gas, etc. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE—Two modern 6-room bungalows on lot 80x300 ft., for small ranch. Also kindling wood for sale. Call 525 S. Los Angeles Street. FOR SALE—19½ acres 5 and 7 yr-old Valencia grove in the edge of the Anaheim district; trees in good condition, water abundant and reasonable. No improvements; good crop on trees; will accept tax last winter, and some of the damage done at this time. Houses were scattered in crumpled heaps and trees were shattered to within a few feet of the ground. When we left the harbor there were about 25 ships in our fleet, nearly all of them carrying soldiers to France, while the others were loaded with supplies. At first we were conveyed by aerial observers and light submarine destroyers, but these soon left us and a light cruiser was left alone to pilot us on the journey until the convoy should come out from the other side of the Atlantic. At night time we traveled very slowly and with all lights out. During the first few nights there was nothing uncommon in the spirit of the men, but when we reached the submarine zone we never went to bed at night without wondering whether or not we were going to be asked by one of the kaiser's sea representatives to test the temperature of the deep. When we were within two days of our journey's end we were attacked by a sub which fired from a short distance at the fleet, but luckily not a ship was touched. Depth bombs were immediately sunk and the cruiser fired several shots at the submarine, which could be seen from several of the ships, but not from ours, although one officer on our ship claims to have seen it, and the boat was seen to be hit by one of the shots. Geyser sprayed the air every time a shell struck the water, and as several were fired the sea was spouting water as tho a school of whales were ploughing along. The fleet now divided and pursued two separate courses. One sailed south and went to London. We entered the Irish Sea and rather be chevaux 8 than homines 40. We then left for Rouen, which is rather a pretty city and which would have been a fine place to stay. We did not stay in Roen long, but came to a little French village, Mars-sur-Allies, in Central France, which has been our station since. Nevers is the largest city close by. Our unit has never been on the front, although we expected to see service there, and no doubt had we arrived in France earlier in the game, there is where we would have gone. We expected to be sent up as a field hospital but that did not materialize. Some of our men were sent up to the lines soon after we got here and some are still there. Others have just arrived in return. The cessation of hostilities now precludes the possibility of any of us seeing duty there. Even though we have been here but a short time I am certainly proud in the knowledge that I have been in France for the flag. I do not know where we will go from here, but we are just about ready to move again. It is rumored that we are going to Germany or to the occupied territory, but that remains to be seen. We will probably be on this side for some considerable time yet. American soldiers are already on their way home, but they are those whose right it is to go first, those sick, wounded or oldest in point of service here. I believe it will be several months yet before the A.E.F. is finally thru in France. The delicate period is still ahead, and until peace is finally signed and the kaiser rendered completely powerless to foment evil and discord in the family of nations and the entire world, which it would appear from present conditions in the Hohenzollern family is not the case. When all duty is done here we will each and every one be glad to sail again for the land and loved ones we left behind to protect. I hear much about the influenza in the United States. We have had it to some extent here, but it seems to be much worse over there. I sincerely hope no one in Anaheim falls victim to the malady. I am well and hope you and each one of the family are. I will be expecting the letter you were to write me today in accord with the general scheme, and hope both letters reach their destination safely in good time. Love to you and to all in the family. GEORGE COURT Alice Were Crandall of a session of a J.F.Mille plaint charge says drove a 367,807 with says the offer off the road side of the robe Dick Caraill complaint chan formerly an Santa Ana, wwthe basis for a check for $ T.Kitsuda sheriff's office stolen from him on the night FOUR TE With four o'clock in the league the newly foil league will open tallied schedule Santa Ana abandoned for but Orange San Diego will which the infinitely. The complete January 11 na; Fullerton January 18 go; Orange al ONE OF THE BEST GROVES IN THE COUNTRY ON CONCRETE on concrete boulevard to Anaheim. 10 VALENCIAS WORTH LACE OF ENTIRE 15 acres walnuts that cost $1000 last year. 2 lots. Total income $9000 and owner says it will cost $10,000 this year. Fine time, with every conveniences as natural gas, etc. ALLY $35,000; $15,000 balance time. The real-comes are rapidly being and now is the TIME BUSY. FOR THIS AND GOOD BUYS IN COUNTRY SEE COUNTY REALTY CO. EXCLUSIVE Agents First Nat. Bank Bldg. Anaheim, Calif. A beautiful 5-acre Valencia close in, on good land in PRIME CONDITION years old, cement pipe $10,000; might take a minute dandy little 5-alia grove not quite so altho close in, trees at only $7,500; mitgner will take residence Anaheim, Long Beach, consider other good city. AND OTHER GOOD COUNTRY PROPERTY COUNTY REALTY CO. First Nat. Bank Bldg. Anaheim, Calif. EXCHANGE—Income slight price, also wood for mises. Call 527 S. Los Angeles or Fullerton property. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE—Two modern 6-room bungalows on lot 80x300 ft., for small ranch. Also kindling wood for sale. Call 525 S. Los Angeles Street. FOR SALE—19½ acres 5 and 7 yr. old Valencia grove in the edge of the Anaheim district; trees in good condition, water abundant and reasonable. No improvements; good crop on trees; will accept Liberty Bonds in part payment, balance easy terms. Phone owner, Anaheim 31-J 2. FOR SALE—In Fullerton, strictly modern new six room bungalow, large living room, dining room, two bedrooms, bath, large closets, breakfast room, kitchen, screen porch, two toilets, on corner lot 50x140 ft. to alley, garage; all exceedingly well built, in good location. Was not built by contract. Price $3506. W. M. Hunt, R. No. 2, Anaheim. Phone Home 2621. FOR SALE—By owner, 5 acres 6-yr. old Valencia just outside Fullerton. Address "W." R. No. 5, Box 75, Anaheim. FOR SALE—Nursery Stock FOR SALE—Clean healthy brange trees, one-year old, from famous Pollard orchard at Alhambra. John L. Preston. Anaheim Home 1472. FOR SALE—Extra fine Valencia trees. S. R. Coate, 564 S Los Angeles-st. Anaheim. Pac. 403-J. FOR SALE—Nice Eureka lemon trees, 25c each, in quantities. H. M. King, 203 S. Palm, Anaheim. Phone Pac. 243-W. WANTED WANTED to buy chickens. Phone: Anaheim 175J4. ARTHUR WILLETT DIES Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Daniels of Long Beach, formerly of Anaheim, received a telegram Friday morning announcing the sudden death of their son, Arthur F. Willett, at Dowagiac, Mich., where he had gone to spend the holidays. It is supposed that he passed away with influenza as a message the previous day announced his serious illness. Arthur was well known in Anaheim, where he took the four years of high school, graduating with the class of 1918. He was well known in business circles, being employed by several of the leading stores at different times when he proved himself an upright, honest and manly fellow. He was a member of the First Christian church, of which his father was pastor some three years. He would have been 19 on Jan. 31. MUST BE APPOINTED Altho Dr. Hasson was elected justice of the peace of Buena Park township he must also be appointed Dr. Masson let the time go by for filling his bond, Dec. 23. When the new term starts at noon Monday Buena Park will have no justice until the supervisors meet the next day at which time undoubtedly Dr. Hasson will be established in the office. TRACE FAMILY TREE BACK FOR 241 YEARS A. B. Markle is one Anaheim man who enjoys the proud distinction of being able to trace back his family tree 241 years. A notice in the public library at Des Moines, obtained interesting information from the state archives of Pennsylvania and Iowa. Her mothers writes to Mr. Markle as follows: The progenitor of the Markles in Westmorland-co Pa., was John Christian Markle, born in Alsace on the Rhine, in 1678. By reason of persecution he fled to Amsterdam. There he married Jemina Weurtz, sister of a noted admiral. In 1703 he came to America, buying 1500 acres of land at Salem Springs, Berkshire-co. He was a coach maker and established there a wagon and blacksmith shop and grist mill. Gaspard Markle was his son, born in Berkshire-co in 1732. Gen. Joseph Markle was son of Gaspard and born in February 17, 1777, and Cyrus P. Markle, son of Gen. Joseph, was born in Westmorland-co, April 18, 1810. Of course that brought father's time, as he was born in Roobstown, West Newton, Pa., in 1806. Now you can trace our pedigree: John Christian, 1678; Gaspard, 1732; Gen. Joseph, 1777; one of twelve sons of which Abraham, our grandfather, was one. You may not know but the changing of the name caused trouble, for on the musket, it was Marcel and not Markle. In these times of the world war, I should think it would interest you to The war has its effects upon the official records of Orange-co, but not as much as upon some other counties. The fees turned over by Miss Justine Whitney, the recorder, for December, totaled $1394.40, which is over $300 greater than the total fees collected during any month since January. The total number of documents recorded in 1917 was 15,659, and in 1918 the total was 13,792. "There has been a very decided increase in the business of this office in the last five weeks," said Miss Whitney. In 1917 there were filed in the clerk's office 878 new civil actions and probate proceedings, 85 criminal cases, 37 juvenile cases, 71 petitions for first papers of naturalization, 31 petitions for final papers of naturalization. That year 1486 marriage licenses were issued. In 1918 there were 730 new civil and probate cases, 74 criminal, 53 juvenile, 59 petitions for first papers of naturalization and 23 petitions for final papers of naturalization. The total marriage licenses for 1918 is 1280, a falling off of 206. In 1917, 10172 warrants went thru, and in 1918, the warrants numbered 11,362. The school warrants in 1917 numbered 9201 and in 1918 they numbered 8787. —Lenox Soap, 5c the bar; few days only. EDMISTON'S GROCERY. Of course that brought father's time, as he was born in Roobstown, West Newton, Pa., in 1806. Now you can trace our pedigree; John Christian, 1678; Gaspard, 1732; Gen. Joseph, 1777; one of twelve sons of which Abraham, our grandfather, was one. You may not know but the changing of the name caused trouble, for on the musket, it was Marcel and not Markle. In these times of the world war, I should think it would interest you to know who you are, and know that your fourth grandfather was born on the very soil that is now saturated with millions of men's blood of all nations, perhaps on the very soil of No Man's Hell. I am satisfied to say after what France did for us and saved the day at Valley Force, yes. I am glad: "Viva la France." Planos, Schmidt Music Co., Anaheim COURT HOUSE NOTES Alice Werner has sued C. W. Crandall of Anaheim for $200 or possession of a piano. J. F. Miller has sworn to a complaint charging a man who Miller says drove a car with license number 367,807 with careless driving. Miller says the offender crowded three cars off the road by driving upon the left side of the road. Dick Carabo has added another complaint charging C. C. Crawford, formerly an automobile dealer in Santa Ana, with issuing a bad check. The basis for this new complaint is a check for $33.23 given Dec. 4. T. Kitsuda has reported to the sheriff's office that two horses were stolen from his place near Anaheim on the night of December 31. FOUR TEAMS PLAYING With four of the original six teams in the league still playing football, the newly formed Orange football league will open its delayed and curtailed schedule Jan. 11. Santa Ana and Whittier have both abandoned football for this season, but Orange, Fullerton, Pomona and San Diego will play out the schedule, which the influenza almost upset entirely. The complete schedule is: January 11—San Diego at Pomona; Fullerton at Orange. January 18—Fullerton at San Diego; Orange at Pomona. MILES FORCES down the price of Kansas Flour 40c per barrel Owing to the fact that Miles took the agency for Moses Best Flour in Orange Co., other dealers were forced to reduce their price 40c per barrel to enable retailers to meet Miles price on Moses Best. MOSES BEST FLOUR 24 1-2 lb. sack ...$1.62 49-pound sack ...$3.20 Fancy Idaho Rural Rotatoes, 10 pounds ...$25¢ Fancy Bro. Onions, 10 pounds ...$25¢ Fancy Langford Seedling Apples, per box ...$2.25 Bread, Bread, Bread, 24-ounce loaf ...10¢ Holsum Bread, 24-oz. ...12¢ Compound Lard, lb...25¢ Pierce's New Pack Tomato Purce, can ...14¢ Fancy New Nor. Cheese per pound ...37¢ Corn Stark, 3 lbs ...25¢ Suetene, large pails ...$2.15 Pure Rolled Oats, 3 lbs, 25¢ Pink Beans, per pound ...9¢ Chase and Sanborn Coffee, 3-lb. can ...90¢ Flap Jack, large and small ...16¢, 32¢ Encore, large and Oakland Sensible Six New Prices We are pleased to announce that the prices of the Oakland Sixes have been reduced $110, making a total of $210 since the signing of the armistice. The manufacturers were enabled to make this reduction only on account of the removal of government restrictions on output, and not on account of lower cost of material and labor. In consequence these present prices will be maintained until next July, if not longer. Five Passenger Touring ... $1255 Three Passenger Roadster ... $1265 Sedan ... $1284 Coupe ... $1309 Rex Sedans ... $1339 Wickersheim Implement Co. Fullerton, California.