oc-plain-dealer 1921-12-14

BUILDING PERSISTS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH: November, 1921 $ 262,987 November, 1926 54,450 11 Months, 1921 1,197,826 11 Months, 1920 571,800 PLAIN LEADING NEWS VOL. XXV—NO. 112 NEGROES USED CAR IS CRUX OF'22 BUSINESS Auto Trades Hear Speakers On Problems of Industry at Banquet Last Night The used car will be the crux of the 1922 selling season, members of the Orange County Auto Trade Asn. were told last night by J. M. Thompson, branch manager in Los Angeles, of the Willys Overland Pacific Co. The event was a dinner at the Union High school, attended by 263 garage and agency owners and their men. Only 200 were expected, and the ladies found it impossible adequately to serve the crowd. The other speakers were H. J. Banta, manager of the Weinstock-Nichols Co., and M. S. Drum, character Standard Oil Co. Leases at Buena Park Considerable excitement has been renewed at Buena Park with the report that the Standard Oil Co. had leased the Scofield property south of Buena Park, and is negotiating for other properties. The available holdings are the Bastady, Schu-maker and the Bacon ranches. The leasing movement in the face of the fact that the Petroleum Midway recently abandoned a well at Buena Park is interesting. One report has it that it was "Big Business" that induced the Petroleum Midway to quit at Buena Park some three or four months ago. DUCKWORTH LEAVES ESTATE TO WIDOW Under the terms of the will of the late J. W. Duckworth, for the probate of which a petition was on file today in superior court, his $25,000 estate is decreed entirely to the widow Emma J. Duckworth who is FARM O ENDO PLA Water Conservancy mended by the commission of the county, hea-born, were endowed Center of the Orda Bureau at a med-What the committee plained by Ahlor Anaheim, who has part in the discussion methods, also reported on t-of the League of Riverside. City Manager O-not be present, be cold. C. M. Hollin DUCKWORTH LEAVES ESTATE TO WIDOW Under the terms of the will of the late J. W. Duckworth, for the probate of which a petition was on file today in superior court, his $25,000 estate is decreed entirely to the widow, Emma L. Duckworth, who is also named as executrix. Hearing on the petition is set for Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. The estate consists of residence property in Anaheim valued at $15,000 and negotiable securities, stocks and bonds, at $10,000. One grandson, a child of Guy L. Duckworth, by his first wife, is excluded from inheriting the father's share of the estate when, as provided for in the terms of the will, it is distributed among the Duckworth heirs upon the death of the mother. This grandson resides at Honolulu. Other heirs of the widow are Wm. E. Duckworth, of Anaheim; Lono M. Pendleton, of Pasadena. Atty. Leonard O. Evans of Anaheim, represents the petitioner, the widow. AUTO WRECK HALTS FOOTBALL ELEVEN A Buick touring car, containing a part of the champ Santa Ana high school football players en route to Bakerfield for the semi-final clash Saturday for the state title, loses a wheel while turning a corner in Buena Park today. The athletes were delayed considerably. A repair ear from the Orange-co Motor Co. at Santa Ana came to their relief. ADJUSTOR FOR AUTO CLUB IN SANITARIUM Lester W. Tubbs, adjuster of the Orange-co. Auto club, is in the Anaheim Sanitarium, suffering from an attack of gallstones. While driving north thru Anaheim today, he was suddenly attacked. He stopped at the George Dunton garage from where he was assisted to the sanitarium. He was suffering intensely. LOOKS OVER SO. CAL.; BUYS HOME HERE After looking about So. Calif., for some time, Mr. Ben Faulkers, a recent arrival from Wichita, has returned to Anaheim and purchased a new home in the Park Viv tret. He declares that Anaheim is the only town that appeals to him. FORD SALES ROOMS OPEN EACH EVENING George Dunton Anaheim Ford disc he is working for the organization's customers, Banta explained. An efficient organization can't help prospering. The automobile business has had two, three or four "soft" years, he said. Now sub-normal times have come, and the normal times are on the way, they have not yet arrived. Banta urged that an honest inventory be made by each and every employer. However bad the situation, he said, it must be faced. And then all must work as they never worked before, because next spring it will be a case of the survival of the fittest. "An unsuccessful employee never can be a successful employer," he asserted. And reminded his hearers that 95 per cent of all business ventures fall. The abnormally high standards of values can't come down until production is increased. Earth believes, and instanced a large bank in San Francisco which cut its operating expenses one third and its force one-fourth, but still did its work and kept salaries unchanged. "Economy, endurance, speed, comfort, power," these create good will assets for an automobile business., he said. These constitute service. In conclusion, Banta told a story illustrating the importance of courtesy in business. Drum, the last speaker, gave an interesting talk on character analysis, which he said has been in existence for centuries. Much of the information on the subject., however, has been shut up in musty books, he said, which the public cannot read understandingly. Industrial efficiency has been the reason for the development of the science in recent times, he explained. Drum emphasized "the inexpressible value of an inventory of yourself." He said statistics showed that 80 per cent of all workers were in the wrong lines of business. An investigation in 25 different plants showed that the labor turnover amounted to 40 to 459 per cent. One expert, he asserted, had taken 20,000 misfits and made successes of them. Getting down to character, Drum said there was a fundamental difference between the light-haired and the dark-haired man. Other classifications he made were between the slow and methodical and the quick and unmethodical man; between the man who demanded details and the LOOKS OVER SO. CAL.; BUYS HOME HERE After looking about So. Calif. for some time, Mr. Ben: Faulkers, a recent arrival from Wichita, has returned to Anaheim and purchased a new home in the Park Viw tret. He declares that Anaheim is the only town that appeals to him. FORD SALESROOMS OPEN EACH EVENING George Dunton, Anaheim Ford distributor, announced today that his salesrooms would be open each evening until 9 p.m., beginning tonight, to Dec. 24, to accommodate Christmas shoppers. OILMEN HAVE OPEN MEETING There was an open meeting last night at Brea for the oil workers in which the public participated. The speakers were: Rev. F. W. Jackson, fighting preacher of Coalinga; J. D. Barnes of Coalinga; and J. J. Butker of Lost Hills. CAPTURE RUNAWAY GIRLS The local police yesterday picked up a couple of girls who had run away from Redlands. The girls were cared for while here and were taken back home by a Redlands officer about noon. one who sought only essentials. Picking out several young men one by one seated near him, Drum described or tried to describe their characteristics. The salesman should know his customer, he said, and not try to rush a sale with a man who demanded details nor delay too long with one who desired only essentials. For fitness to reach its opportunity was an unusual thing, he declared. Knowledge of self was necessary for that. He warned employers against putting a natural mechanic in the sales department, or vice versa. The book-keeper similarly was a type. Character analysis has reached a point now where, he said, the leading universities are not satisfied with requiring merely entrance examinations of prospective students, but apply psychological tests to determine whether they are fit to enter. The University of Indiana in addition is applying vocational tests. AIN DEALING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, December 14, 1921 FARM CENTER ENDORSES PLANS Water Conservation Steps Discussed at Meeting in High School Last Night Water conservations steps recommended by the committee of growers of the county, headed by J. F. Ahlborn, were endorsed by Anaheim Center of the Orange County Farm Bureau at a meeting last night. What the committee has done was explained by Ahlborn, J. J. Dwyer, of Anaheim, who has taken a prominent part in the discussion of the conservation methods, also spoke. Dwyer also reported on the recent meeting of the League of the Southwest in Riverside. City Manager O. E. Steward could not be present, because of a severe cold. C. M. Hollingshead, president, FRIDAY IS ANAHEIM TRADE DAY; GET ONE OF FREE MERCHANDISE ORDERS ANAHEIM MERCHANTS are endeavoring to make it an easy task for Santa Claus to make his Christmas purchases and just to prove that every member of the family and intimate friend can be remembered with a suitable token, next Friday has been designated as Anaheim Shopping Day, at which time practically every Anaheim merchant is cooperating with a great list of money-saving bargains both in staple merchandise and things most appropriate for Christmas gifts. Elsewhere in tonight's Plain Dealer these many bargains are described and priced in a special section. Read each one of these carefully, make a list of articles desired and prepare to be in Anaheim bright and early next Friday to reap the benefits of the savings offered. Save the Anaheim Trade Day Section of this paper for it may be of value to you. Each one of the papers printed tonight—in excess of 2690—has been numbered. When you come to town on your shopping trip bring your paper with you, watch for the Plain Dealer yellow cards in the show windows which are also numbered and when you find the one that corresponds to that which is on your paper, come to the Plain Dealer office and receive a free merchandise order on any Anaheim store. Fifteen of these orders will be given away. You may be among the fortunate ones. Help Santa Claus Help Unfortunate at Yuletide The Santa Claus Editor of The Help Santa Claus Help Unfortunate at Yuletide The Santa Claus Editor of The Plain Dealer has frequent calls for names of needy families, unfortunate folks who may lack their full need of Christmas cheer this season but for the thot and provision of good fellow organizations. If you know of such unfortunate, do not hesitate to inform the Santa Claus Editor of The Plain Dealer. The information will be forwarded to the proper persons. The Plain Dealer Santa Claus editor has received the following: Santa Ana, Calif., Dec. 13, 1921. Dear Mr. Editor: The Orange County Shrine Club is a County institution and is going to attempt to play Santa Claus at Christmas time to the "kiddies" and needy in every part of Orange County. There may come to your notice or the notice of the reporters on your paper, cases of extreme need. The Orange County Shrine Club would greatly appreciate your investigation of all these cases. If you will send the result of your investigation together with your recommendation to me, I will see that it is taken care of by one of our committees. Yours for a Real Christmas, Orange County Shrine Club, Per R. L. Bissy, Santa Claus. CITRUS FRUIT ASSN. ENJOYS BIG SEASON Better crops and larger acreage will bring the total distribution of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Assn. for the year past a good deal above that of the previous year. Manager W. H. Schureman said this morning. The second of the two pools, covering Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, will not $553,000 to the grower members, after deduction of selling and packing expenses. Last year there were four pools, so that the concluding payment is not comparable to that of 1919-20. Checks will be mailed out within a week or so. BATTLE FOR BODY OF TOM SLAUGHTER LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 14.—G. D. O'Brien, brother-in-law of Tom Slaughter, slain desperado, may claim the body of the dead bandit. In a message received here today from O'Brien he declared that Mrs. Myrtle on Dec. 28 there will be a big entertainment and supper, and on New Year's Day a ball. ELKS MEET FIRST TIME IN NEW CLUB The opening meeting of Anaheim Lodge, No. 1345, in the lodge-room of the new building, will be held tonight. An important member of the order from out of the city will be present. This does not constitute the formal opening of the club-house as a whole, as part is still unfinished. The lodge-room is the only room ready for occupancy. It is the gem of all the rooms, however, and a big attendance of members is anticipated. The regular officers will put on the work. They are: exalted ruler, J. Leslie Sweeper, leading knight, L. P. Bonnat; royal knight, H. H. Benjamin; lecturing night, A. H. G. Osborne; secretary, M. C. Goff; treasurer, F. A. Backs, Jr.; tiler, C. H. Fisher; esquire, F. D. Miller; chaplain, Leonard Evans; inner guard, Ross Jackson. The trustees are M. W. Martenet, William Schumacher and W. J. Sleman. On Dec. 28 there will be a big entertainment and supper, and on New Year's Day a ball. SCHMIDT UNPACKS RECORD SHIPMENT F.W. Schmidt pioneer music store CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHOIR AIDS FAMILY The choir of the Christian church of Anaheim today brought a great deal of cheer into the home of a poor family in the Anaheim vicinity, when they took food consisting of a sack of flour and other groceries. The man of the house has had a severe sickness and has been unable to work for some time. The funeral expenses of their small daughter, together with rent of the rude house they call home, has made it almost an impossibility to keep from starving. OLIVE MAN BREAKS LEC John Hietshusen of Olive, was brot to the local sanitarium last night, suffering from an accident. He was walking down the street in Olive and walked off the sidewalk, breaking his leg. J. Cochran of Anaheim, C. C. Jones of Santa Ana, and Lester W. Tubbar are among the other new patients admitted. SHOP TODAY 9 More Shopping Days Before Xmas! PHARMACY invited the members to attend a tractor school which will be held Jan. 30, Feb. 4, at Santa Ana, where instruction in the operation of tractors will be given. Regarding the matter of telephone toll charge, he said that the public utilities department of the State Railroad Commission soon would hold a hearing. BATTLE FOR BODY OF TOM SLAUGHTER LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 14.—G. D. O'Brien, brother-in-law of Tom Slaughter, slain desperado, may claim the body of the dead bandit. In a message received here today from O'Brien he declared that Mrs. Myrtle Slaughter, who crammed the body of the bandit, was not Slaughter's widow. ARMISTICE UNKNOWN TO ALASKAN ROVER NOME, Alaska, Dec. 14—B. C. Seaman is just three years behind the times. Seaman sailed into the frozen north in 1918, before the close of the great war. Yesterday he sailed out of the frozen North and tried to enlist in the American army to fight in France. CONFESSES MURDER OF SCHOOL TEACHER WAUKON, Ia., Dec. 13.—Earl Throst confessed today that he murdered Miss Inga Magnuson, pretty 24-year-old school-teacher, in her isolated country schoolhouse near Dorchester. "I killed her because she turned me down," Throst told Allamakee county authorities. REPORT BREACH IN IRISH ARMISTICE DUBLIN, Dec. 14.—A breach of the Irish armistice was reported today just after Dail Eireann went into session. A sergeant of the royal constabular was fired upon and killed. Several lorries filled with police were rushed to the scene from Listowel. JAIL TERMS FOR BREWING VIOLATORS WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced today that he will seek jail terms for brewers who violate the Volstead law. An unusual Christmas offer for Ford owners. Call at George Dunton's and learn what it is. SCHMIDT UNPACKS RECORD SHIPMENT F. W. Schmidt, pioneer music store man, who returned to business this week, opening at 177 W. Center-st., two doors east of the postoffice, has started off with a bang. Today he was unpacking 50 Brunswick phonographs. This is the largest single shipment of phenographs ever received in Anaheim, and probably in Orange-co, says Schmidt. WOMAN CONFESSES TO MURDER OF MAN BROOKLYN, Dec. 14—Mrs. Lillian Raison, wife of a Brooklyn manufacturer, confessed today that she killed Dr. A. Glickstein here Saturday. She said that she committed the crime because Dr. Glickstein had attempted to assault her on the eve of her wedding last May. CAL SOLON BATTLES 'DREAM DRUG' TRADE WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—Representative Julius Kahn of California today led the legislative battle against the international traffic in the "Dream Drugs" of the East. Kahn was backed by the recently organized California Narcotic Control association. BANKER SENTENCED TACOMA, Dec. 14—Once president of the bankrupt Scandinavian-American bank of this city, Ole Larson was sentenced to a two-year prison term on the third charge, growing out of the closing of the bank. SENTENCE WIFE SLAYER FRESNO, Dec. 14—Julius E. Welmer, who was found guilty of murdering his wife by a jury here yesterday, will be sentenced to life imprisonment tomorrow. Witman, Eyesight Specialist. DEALER GE COUNTY WHEN THRU WITH YOUR PLAY, DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE-CO. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR DRIVE REFUSE TO TAKE REAR SEAT. IN CROWN STAGE "Tiny" Grimes, a stage driver for the Crown Stage Co., operating between Los Angeles and Santa Ana, was savagely attacked about 8 o'clock last evening at the Fullerton Crown stage office by Eddie Brooks and Eddie Woods, negroes, who broke his arm, slashed him badly with a knife, and then fled. They were later captured, however, one before he got out of Fullerton, and the other was taken off a White bus stage at Whitier while fleeing to Los Angeles. One attacked Grimes with a club and the other with a knife. The attack occurred when the negroes were requested by the driver to take the back seat, which, according to eye-witnesses, was the only seat in the car in which there was room enough for them both. Anywhere else one of them would have to sit in one seat and another in another seat, in each instance beside white ladies. They are said to have bluntly refused, and to have declared that if they didn't sit where they wanted to, Biggest Xmas Mail For S. P. Car This Morning The Christmas rush is on at the Anaheim postoffice. This morning "Josh" Billings, the little fellow with the big gun who hauls the main to the train, landed 40 sacks at the S. P. station for the first motor car to The attack occurred when the negroes were requested by the driver to take the back seat, which, according to eye-witnesses, was the only seat in the car in which there was room enough for them both. Anywhere else one of them would have to sit in one seat and another in another seat, in each instance beside white ladies. They are said to have bluntly refused, and to have declared that if they didn't sit where they wanted to, the stage would never leave the station. Other drivers are also said to have had trouble with them. Whether or not they came expecting trouble, and were prepared for it, is not known. One carried a stick. It may be that he used it for a walking cane. Some of the eyewitnesses state that he walked with a limp. When the driver had opened the back seat for them, as was customary, the negroes refused to get in. He opened the seat next to the back, but the passengers there objected to letting the negroes in. To the negroes' declaration that the car would never leave the station unless they were granted the right to sit wherever they wanted to, the driver replied: "Oh, I guess it will; get in now, and let's get out of here." Instead they stepped back, whereupon he closed the door, turned around with his back to them, and started to go around and get in the driver's seat. The negroes then attacked him from the rear, one of them reaching his hand around and cutting his face seriously, either with a knife, or with a razor, and the other struck at his head with a club, missing his head but breaking his arm. When others would have separated the participants, the negroes flud. The word was kept, however—the car never went on to Los Angeles, but was taken back to Santa Ana. The club which was used in the affray was dropped in the station, and will be used as evidence, being bloody. Grimes bled freely from a deep cut in the cheek and also on the lip, and the bones of the left arm were broken squarely in two between the wrist and the elbow. He was taken to the office of Dr. J. H. Lang, where his wounds were dressed. He was later taken to his home in Santa Ana. His wife, who was in Los Angeles, was notified. Mr. Porter, of the Santa Ana office of the Crown stage, was notified as soon as the accident occurred, and broke all speed laws getting to Fullerton, it being stated that he was there 18 minutes after the accident occurred. The Fullerton police captured Eddie Brooks before he got out of town, and Marshal Fells went to Whittier after Woods as soon as it was learned he had been captured there. Both were locked in the Fullerton jail. Before Judge French of Fullerton, this afternoon, the negroes pleaded guilty and were bound over to the Biggest Xmas Mail For S. P. Car This Morning The Christmas rush is on at the Anaheim postoffice. This morning "Josh" Billings, the little fellow with the big gun who hauls the main to the train, landed 40 sacks at the S. P. station for the first motor car to Los Angeles. This is the largest single mail ever sent out of Anaheim on an S. P. train. The train in question is the one the S. P. sought to discontinue a few months ago. CYPRESS SCHOOL BONDS SOLD JAN. 3 Bids on a bond issue of $21,000 for the construction of a new grammar school in Cypress will be opened on Jan. 3 at 11 a.m., by the Board of Supervisors. This action follows notices which the supervisors received at their meeting yesterday from the Cypress school board that the issue had been authorized by a vote of 44 to 19. DRAINAGE DISTRICT MUST BUILD FENCE The Delhi Drainage District directors in Santa Ana will be asked by the Board of Supervisors to meet with them next Tuesday in reference to sharing the cost of a fence on South Main street, Santa Ana, to protect traffic from a ditch which parallels boulevard. A fence 36 inches high and 700 feet long is needed. Several accidents have occurred because of lack of protection. The cost is estimated at $2,000. County Engineer J. L. McBride placed the estimate before the board yesterday and said that the drainage district would have to receive aid. Clerk J. M. Backs was instructed by the board to invite the directors of the drainage district to the next meeting of the board. BEACH MAN'S AUTO SKIDS BEFORE OTHER Fred Valle of Hermosa Beach admits he was responsible for a collision between his Overland car and a Studebaker of H. D. Nichols east of the packing house today. Damages of nearly $100 was caused to each machine, but neither man was hurt. Nichols has insurance in the Automobile Club of Southern California. Valle's car skidded clear to the other side of the street and he got in Nichols' way. Mr. Porter, of the Santa Ana office of the Crown stage, was notified as soon as the accident occurred, and broke all speed laws getting to Fullerton, it being stated that he was there 18 minutes after the accident occurred. The Fullerton police captured Eddie Brooks before he got out of town, and Marshal Fells went to Whittier after Woods as soon as it was learned he had been captured there. Both were locked in the Fullerton jail. Before Judge French of Fullerton, this afternoon, the negroes pleaded guilty and were bound over to the superior court under bail of $1000 each. They were removed to the county jail while their wives attempted to arrange bond. Brooks pleaded guilty to hitting Grimes with a club and Woods to stabbing. The negroes reside in Los Angeles and have been traveling back and forth on the stage to Fullerton where they have been working as boot-blacks. Grimes, with his fractured left arm in a sling and patches on his face, was able to appear as a witness. Marshall Eells, the Fullerton Crown Stage agent and two passengers also appeared as witnesses. ENCOURAGE GOOD ROADS FRESNO, Dec. 14. Articles of incorporation were filed with the Fresno-co. clerk today for the California Motor Transport Assn., the object of which will be to encourage building of good highways and bridges throughout the state. The association will have the same relation to the motor industry of the state as the California State Automobile Assn., has to the passenger car. The president of the association is W. D. Mitchell, president of the Valley Bank, Fresno. ENACT VET'S BILL IN 90 DAYS INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14. National Commander Banford MacNider of the American Legion, has received information from Senator McCumber, author of the veteran's adjusted compensation bill, and Representative Fordney of Michigan, that the bill will be enacted in 90 days. The "bonus bill" will become law in January 1922, the two declare. Our Floor Lamps make suitable Yarn gifts. Blue Bird Drapery and Decorating Shop, 236 West Center-st Anaheim. SKIDS BEFORE OTHER Fred Valle of Hermosa Beach admits he was responsible for a collision between his Overland car and a Studebaker of H. D. Nichols east of the packing house today. Damages of nearly $100 was caused to each machine, but neither man was hurt. Nichols has insurance in the Automobile Club of Southern California. Valle's car skidded clear to the other side of the street and he got in Nichols' way. DETOUR WILL SAVE TIME ON L. A. TRIP Automobile to or from Los Angeles can save a good deal of time by using a detour at the end of Stevenson avenue, Los Angeles, near Belvedere Gardens, and thru Montebello and Buena Vista, the Auto Club of So. Calif., points out. The bridge at Montebollo which makes a detour necessary, was closed on Dec. 7, but drivers have failed to take the shortest cut. COMPILE LIST OF OFFICIAL HOTELS The local office of the Auto Club of So. Calif. has received copies of the new list of official hotels and garages of the state. The places have been selected carefully and are under contract, to render prompt, courteous and efficient service to members. Detailed rates are given in each instance. Cretonnes for the aprons for Xmas, Blue Bird Drapery and Decorating Shop, 236 West Center-st Anaheim. BUILDING PERMITS BUILDING PERMITS C. E. Douglas, garage and temporary residence, at 523 E. Broad-st., cost $1600. Elliott & Anderson, frame residence at 556 So. Resh-st., cost $2700. W. J.J. Kenney, frame residence at 306 Paulina-st., cost $600. Mrs. L. Schmidt, frame garage at 519 E. Chartres-st., cost $150. THE THERMOMETER At the City Power House. Minimum 46½ at 8:30 a.m. Maximum 69½ at 1 p.m.