oc-plain-dealer 1923-09-14
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Miscellaneous
NEW COMPANIES AT TORRANCE, LOMITA
In the midst of the great activity at Torrance and Lomita the chief feature of the field is the entrance to the field of new conapplies, some of them old line organizations. This past week the Bellridge Oil Co., the Consolidated Mutual and the Security Oil and Refining Co. took properties and commenced operations. The White Star Co., has located a couple of wells, one on the Whitley property and one on the Rice Ranch.
Much speculation is being spent on the situation at Artesia. Opinion is divided on the condition of the Artesia Oil Co.'s well. Some firmly believe the company has an oil well, others think that the showings are just encouraging factors only. Drilling has reached a depth of 4435 and as near as can be learned nothing has been found that would cause a great deal of excitement. Nevertheless leasing is going on at fever heat and fabulous prices are being asked for prospective oil properties.
The oil industry will have to wait a few days more to learn the fate of the Bellflower field. It is understood that W. M. Keck has the well at a point where something one way or another will be found out soon. Some 4360 feet of hole has been made and a test is underway on a string of 4% casing set at about 4360 feet. The core samples taken from the Calpetro well at Bellflower would lead any one to believe who knows anything about an oil well that it will make a producer.
Operators are watching closely the developments of the Newport Petroleum Corporation formerly known as the Long Beach Consolidated. At 4220 the Newport Petroleum Corp. well is showing some oil and gas, and FLAT REJECTION OF GOV.'S ULTIMATUM
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 14.—Flat rejection of Governor Walton's ultimatum that the sheriff, jury commission and police commissioner must resign before martial law is lifted in Tulsa-co. Indicated today that the county will remain under military rule indefinitely.
The governor told the C. of C. he would withdraw troops as soon as officials he charged with being dominated by the Ku Klux Klan quit.
BRIDE FORCED TO SLEEP IN BATHTUB
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 14.—Believing that the bathtub is not the proper place for a 19 year old bride to sleep and especially in the dead of winter when the north wind is whistling through the cracks and icicles hang from the roof tops, Mrs. Helen F. O'Connor of this city, has entered a suit for divorce from her husband, Francis O'Connor charging him with cruel treatment and habitual drunkenness along with non-support.
After a month of unhappiness and ill treatment the pretty brown eyed girl says that her troubles reached a climax and the chill crept into her heart and stifled the love that was there for her husband the night she was forced to sleep in the bath-tub, pillow her head on a towel and rest her shuddering body on the cold galvanized tub to escape her intoxicated husband's threats.
ICED FRUITS
PARIS, Sept. 14.—This is the season when the best fruits are at their maturity and one can make wholesome and delicious desserts by uniting strawberries, cherries, raspberries; currants, peaches, apricots, etc.
NEW TOO
FOR SALE—Thornton Leghorn rooster. Bar 106. Plain Dealer.
FOUND—Vanity case money. May be had withoutification. Phone 899.
FOR SALE OR RENT—Galow. Also 2 lots save money. 415 N.
WANTED—Walnut n Sweet Shop, formerly.
FOR SALE—Pears, quinces. Phone 1289.
FOR RENT—Sept. month. Bungalow woma Court, 205 S.Cit date place in city. Phone 399R. Wilson 148 W. Center.
FOR SALE—Boy's cheap if taken at once.
LIFE TIME IN LONG BEAT
14 unit new on 2nd court. A beauty. Ex nut orchard. Hurry. Easy payment house Have SEVERAL PARIS to $1000 down. COUNTY WHY PAY RENT $500 down will put slon of nice little h
FRANZ REAL
Phone 103-J, 102 S.
"DIERKER" built h Clementine. Open for Choice new Spanish situated on a plot of Wonderful floor plan tastefully decorated rooms. If you want better class don't fall Owner very anxious consider reasonable
Announcing More
BERGER
Half Acres
There are several left, but they are going so fast that we are arranging to add a few more for immediate sale.
SAME PRICE SAME TERMS
Beautifully located, just six minutes from the Anaheim flagpole—gas, electricity, pure water—each half acre with bearing orange trees.
All Oil Rights Included
$1400 to $2100
$50 Secures Yours
Beautifully located, just six minutes from the Anaheim flagpole—gas, electricity, pure water—each half acre with bearing orange trees.
All Oil Rights Included
$1400 to $2100
$50 Secures Yours
BALANCE LIKE RENT
Have Us Show Them to You
TODAY!
C. B. BERGER CO.
Ground Floor First Nat'l Bank Bldg.
Phone 523
TUBBY
WELL, HONEY. DID YOU HAVE A NICE DINNER AT TOMMY SMITHS HOUSE?
GEE, MOM, IT WAS A SWELL DINNER
I HOPE YOU REMEMBERED WHAT I TOLD YOU ABOUT USING YOUR KNIFE AND FORK
MISSUS SMITH SAID I ATE LIKE A LITTLE MAN
NEWTODAY
FOR SALE—Thoroughbred White Leghorn rooster. Bargain. Write box 106, Plain Dealer.
FOUND—Vanity case, with little money. May be had by proper identification. Phone 803-21.
FOR SALE OR RENT—5-room bungalow. Also 2 lots. See owner and save money. 415 N. Rose, in rear.
WANTED—Walnut meats. Purviance Sweet Shop, formerly Fairyland Inn.
FOR SALE—Pears, white figs and quinces. Phone 128W.
FOR RENT—Sept. 15th, $40 per month. Bungalow with garage. Oreona Court, 205 S. Citron. Most up-to-date place in city, nothing lacking. Phone 395R. Wilson and Bever Bldg 148 W. Center.
FOR SALE—Boy's Ranger bicycle, cheap if taken at once. 315 Bush-st.
LIFE TIME INCOME IN LONG BEACH
14 unit new on 2nd-st. bungalow court. A beauty. Exchange for walnut orchard. Hurry.
Easy payment houses WANTED. Have SEVERAL PARTIES with $500 to $1000 down. Comes list yours.
WHY PAY RENT WHEN $500 down will put you in possession of nice little house.
FRANZ REALTY CO.
Phone 103-J, 102 S Clementine-st.
"DIERKER" built home, 754 N. Clementine. Open for inspection. Choice new Spanish stucco bungalow situated on a plot of ground 50x150. Wonderful floor plan. All rooms tastefully decorated, 2 lovely bedrooms. If you want a home of the better class don't fall to see this one. Owner very anxious to sell and will consider reasonable offers.
NEW TODAY
FOR SALE—Leather davenport, makes full size bed when open. Price $15.50 if taken at once. 315 Bush-st.
FOR RENT—Furnished 4-room house, player piano, electric washer and garage. 1111 E. Broadway.
LOST—Bone rimmed glasses. Reward. Box W. Plain Dealer.
HELP WANTED
WANTED—Party to take charge of our sales in your city. No expense to you and we pay big compensation. Our sales can be handled by broker or real estate dealer or wonderful opportunity for party wishing to start in business. Write or call E. E. Hansen, 419 Marsh-Strong Bldg, Los Angeles, Calif.
HOLLYWOOD PICTURE Exchange wants at once men and women, all ages, to register for motion pictures. Experience not necessary. No registration fee. 642 S. Olive, Los Angeles, rooms 815-16.
WANTED—Salesmen and solicitors. Our organization has rapidly sold out 3 wonderful propositions and is just starting its fourth. All our customers in the first three are boosters for the fourth.
Connect yourself NOW with an organization that HAS and WILL give the Investing Public such large returns that selling is easy and your profits assured. 128 E. Center-st., Anaheim, Mr. Lowe, Call between 8 and 10 a.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE—Tents, awning and canvas, Norman and Gray, 217 N. Los Angeles-st.
WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS
WANTED—Dressmaking. 202 N. Olive.
WANTED $4,000.00 On ranch, valued at $25,000. See us at once.
W.L.Morris Realty Co.
123 N.Los Angeles-St.
$2009 TO LOAN ON ANAHEIM CITY OR RANCH PROPERTY
J.S.HOWARD,
REALTOR
152 S.Los Angeles-st.
WANTED—Housecleaning, window washing in private houses, stores offices by hour or day. Call Phone 444-J. Ask for Walter Kynast.
WANTED TO BORROW—$4000 on 5 acres 5 year old grove. Address box 85, R.F.D.5, Anaheim.
WANTED AT ONCE—ONLY $1500.00 or 40 PER CENT FOR BUILDING PURPOSES.
SECURITY EQUIVALENT TO $3750.00 — VALUATION OF PROPERTY ON WHICH LOAN IS REQUESTED
TO SECURE IMMEDIATE LOAN WILL PAY 8 PER CENT INTEREST AND BROKERAGE FOR OBTAINING SAME.
P.A. STECK
Phone 1922 (Santa Ana) be-
FRANZ REALTY CO.
Phone 103-J, 102 S Clementine-st.
"DIERKER" built home, 754 N. Clementine. Open for inspection. Choice new Spanish stucco bungalow situated on a plot of ground 50x150. Wonderful floor plan. All rooms tastefully decorated, 2 lovely bedrooms. If you want a home of the better class don't fall to see this one. Owner very anxious to sell and will consider reasonable offer.
MANY THRILLS IN UNITED OFFERING
It has been a long time since a picture with so many thrills as "To Have and to Hold", playing at the United Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, has been seen in Anaheim. Betty Compson and Bert Lytell have the leading roles and there are rapler duels galore. Theodore Kosloff fights young Arthur Rankin (consist of John, Lionel and Ethel Barrymore and nephew of John Drew); Lyttell and Kosloff fight aboard a man-of-war, aboard the pirate ship and later in the court of King James I. These are real fights as Lyttell is an experienced fencer while Kosloff has won medals both in France and Russia. Lyttell fights three pirates in succession on an island. The picture is chockful of dramatic action and brimming over with romance.
To top the program off is a Harold Lloyd Comedy, "Before Breakfast", and it is funny enough even to be enjoyed before the early morning meal.
Al Ritchie, the man of 1,000 stunts and his girls, holds over for tonight in an entirely different act.
MAY GRAFT DOG'S NERVES IN HUMAN
LONDON, Sept. 14.—Dog nerves may soon be an ordinary substitute for worn-out nerves.
Dr. Gosset, distinguished French surgeon, recently told British surgeons that he has taken the fresh nerve of a dog and grafted it on the ulnar nerve in a man's arm with excellent results. Sensibility was obtained in the man's arm in 148 days and the power of movement in 340 days.
SUFFRAGE PAGEANT GARDEN OF GODS
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sep. 14.—The Garden of the Gods, famous scenic spot in the Pike's Peak region will be the scene on September 23 of one of the greatest spectacles ever seen in the Rocky Mountain region, when the National Women's party will stage a conspiratorial event.
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE—Tents, awning and canvas. Norman and Gray, 217 N. Los Angeles-st.
MONEY TO LOAN in sums of $15,.000 and up. E. J. Hartung, 205 E. B'dway. Phone, 330-M.
WILLIAM AND MARY dining room set for sale at 306 W. Cypress.
FOR SALE—Remington automatic shotgun. Also wall tent, 8x10. Call after 4. 746 N. Phila-st.
If you're ready to build, re-model, repairs, call J. W. Show, 125 E. Wilhelmina, Phone 521.
LEGAL NOTICE
In the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California.
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF TIME OF PROVING WILL, ETC.
In the Matter of the Estate of Orra Chester Otis, also known as ORRA C. OTIS, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Friday the 21st day of September, 1923, at 10 o'clock A.M. of said day, at the Court Room of this Court. Department No. 2 in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, State of California, has been appointed as the time and place for the hearing of the application of Nola E. Otis, praying that a document now on file in this court, purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, be admitted to probate, that Letters Testamentary be issued thereon to Nola E. Otis, at which time and place all persons interested therein may appear and contest the same.
Dated September 11th, 1923.
J. M. BACKS
County Clerk.
Tipton and Callor, Attorneys for Petitioner.
Sept. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21.
$1000 LOTS
ALTA VISTA PLACE
TIME TABLE
A. T. & S. Fe R. R.
Trains to Los Angeles
*No. 79 ... 6:08 a.m.
*No. 71 ... 10:30 a.m.
*No. 73 ... 2:45 p.m.
*No. 75 ... 5:29 p.m.
*Through sleepers to Denver, Kansas City and Chicago.
*Through sleeper to Chicago and Grand Canyon connection.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
Dr. Leota P. Anderson
Office Phone 413
Residence Phone 1074
CHIROPRACTOR
204 Fisher Building
Anaheim, Californi
ATLANTA S. SOLLOWS
Dr. of Chiropedics
CORNS, BUNIONS, CALLOUSES and INGROWING NAILS
Carefully treated without pain.
Arch Trouble a Specialty
Shaw Bldg.
Cor. Hejena and West Center St.
Six Years' Practice in L. A.
Dr. J. H. Coleman
CHIROPRACTOR
250 E. Center St., Ground Floor
Phone 845
Anaheim, Calif.
Phone $80
Dr. D. G. Golding
General Office Practice
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Glasses Fitted
Cassou Bldg.
120 W. Center St.
Anaheim, Calif.
IRWIN C. SUTTON, M. D.
SKIN AND ALLIED DISEASES
Hours: 11 to 4 and 7 to 8
OFFICE 412 SPURGEON BLOG.
SANTA ANA.
M.EUGENE DURFEE
ARCHITECT
SUFFRAGE PAGEANT
GARDEN OF GODS
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sep.
14.—The Garden of the Gods, famous scenic spot in the Pike's Peak region will be the scene on September 23 of one of the greatest spectacles ever seen in the Rocky Mountain region, when the National Woman's party will stage a ceremonial in celebration of the establishment of equal rights for women.
The pageant will be under the direct supervision of Alice Paul, noted feminist leader, who is now in Colorado, she says "to aid in the campaign to make the world a better place for women, and a more beautiful place for everyone."
The pageant here will be nearly a reproduction of the scenes presented at the seventy-fifth anniversary of the equal rights convention, held recently in Seneca Falls, N.Y.
$1000 LOTS
ALTA VISTA PLACE
TIME TABLE
A. T. & S. Fe R. R.
Trains to Los Angeles
*No. 79 ... 6:08 a.m.
*No. 71 ... 10:30 a.m.
*No. 73 ... 2:45 p.m.
*No. 75 ... 5:29 p.m.
*Through sleepers to Denver, Kansas City and Chicago.
*Through sleeper to Chicago and Grand Canyon connection.
*Phoenix connection.
Houston, Galveston, Texas and New Orleans connection.
Trains to San Diego
No. 72 ... 10:04 a.m.
No. 74 ... 3:47 p.m.
*No. 54 ... 4:25 p.m.
No. 76 ... 6:47 p.m.
No. 78 ... 2:45 p.m.
*Through train via Orange to River-side and San Bernardino
C. A. WALKER, Agent.
SEE THIS TAG
on Every Orange
IRWIN C. SUTTON, M. D.
SKIN AND ALLIED DISEASES
Hours: 11 to 4 and 7 to 8
OFFICE 412 SPURGEON BLOG.
SANTA ANA.
M. EUGENE DURFEE
ARCHITECT
Phone 692, New Kraemer Bldg.
Anahiem, Calif.
Office Hours 10 to 4 Phone 810
Dr. Guy Allison Rawson
MEDICINE-SURGERY
714 Lemon Street Anahiem, Calif.
JOHNSTON-WICKETT
CLINIC
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
HOURS
8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Speaks Well For The Dinner
By WINNER
MEMBERED ABOUT ME AND
MISSUS SMITH SAID I ATE LIKE A LITTLE MAN
GEE MINY CRICKETS' MOM YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE STUFF WE HAD TEA- SOUP AN ROAST CHICKEN AN' MASHED POTATOES AN' CREAMED PEAS - OH BOY I HAD TWO DISHES FULL AN' CELERY AN' JELLY
MV! THAT SOUNDS LIKE A VERY GOOD DINNER
GEE.MOM IT WAS SO GOOD I DIDN'T WANT MY DESERT FIRST
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FOR RENT
FOR RENT—Front bedroom and garage. Close in. 215 Chestnut-st.
FOR RENT—Two completely furnished rooms. 124 Vine. Phone 576J.
FOR RENT—3-room cottage, $25 per month.
W. L. MORRIS REALTY CO.
123 N. Los Angeles-St.
FOR RENT—Front bedroom, private entrance for 1 or 2 gentlemen. Also garage, 327 S. Olive.
FOR RENT—Front Apt. suitable for professional office. Completely furnished, 2 rooms, kitchen, bath and dressing room. Roberts Apt. Corner Center and Lemon. Phone 953
FOR RENT—New modern flats, never been occupied, furnished or unfurnished, on North Lemon. Apply 747 N. Lemon. Phone 394-J.
FOR RENT—Pleasant furnished front room with or without garage. Phone 342-J.
FOR RENT—Single and double Apt. Strictly modern, continuous hot water. Reasonable rent, 149 N. Lemon-st., Colonial Apts.
FOR RENT—Apt. Stewart Apts. 113 Emily Street.
FOR RENT—4-room modern Apt. unfurnished, close in. Apply Apt. 14, Marita Court, 118 N. Clementine.
FOR RENT—Nicely furnished sleeping rooms with garage. One block from postoffice. 218 Chestnut-st.
FOR RENT—Garage. 211 S. Melrose.
FOR RENT—Two furnished bedrooms. Private entrance. 315 S. Citron.
FOR RENT—Nice 5-room house at 125 S. Rose-st. to responsible ten-
REAL ESTATE—FOR SALE
GOING EAST—For sale, $1-2 acres full-bearing orange ranch at sacrifice price if taken at once. P. V. Rockwell, 3-8 miles west of Garden Grove road on Katella road.
WHAT have you in income property? Please write Plain Dealer, box R.
Wonderful Opportunity
Splendid new 5-room bungalow on a good lot, strictly modern in every sense. Price $3000, $1000 cash, balance to suit purchaser.
S. M. KISTLER
In Stewart's Office, 202 W. Center
FOR SALE—New five room modern bungalow furnished, basement, 1 block from Five Points, for information and terms inquire 126 E. Center.
FOR SALE, LEASE OR RENT—Rotary and Standard rig with boilers, engine, etc., or will put on good piece of land for part royalty, Anaheim R. No. 3, Box 202. Phone Ana 100R2.
ANOTHER LOST OPPORTUNITY—I hope to tell you. If you don't grab this. Five acres or more at a bargain, ideally located for subdivision or will make good proposition to builder or subdivider to help finance building program. For appointment address box H. S. care Plain Dealer.
12 ACRES
13 year old apples and pears, to exchange for house and lot, or small business. This is no run down place, has a splendid crop now on the trees. See a sample of it in our window.
W. L. Morris Realty Co.
123 N. Los Angeles-St.
FOR RENT—4-room modern Apt. unfurnished, close in. Apply Apt. 14. Marita Court, 118 N. Clementine.
FOR RENT—Nicely furnished sleeping rooms with garage. One block from postoffice. 218 Chestnut-st.
FOR RENT—Garage. 211 S. Melrose.
FOR RENT—Two furnished bedrooms. Private entrance. 315 S. Citron.
FOR RENT—Nice 5-room house at 125 S. Rose-st. to responsible tenants only. No others please apply. $45 per month. See owner, Taggart, 116 N. Los Angeles-st.
FOR SALE OR RENT—Tents, walnut tray covers. Norman and Gray, 217 N. Los Angeles-st. Phone 170J.
POULTRY
POULTRY wanted for cash. Phone E. W. Pohlman, 7R2. Address RD2.
—Rhode Island Red hatching eggs from world's greatest laying strain. No Sunday sales. W. Starbuck, 301 W. Maple, Fullerton. Phone 59-M.
FOR SALE—Rhode Island Red pullets. Six to eight months old. Just coming into laying. Extra fine stock. Priced to close out at $1.25 each. No calls. Superior Egg Farm, Hansen Station. Phone 779J3.
ANAHEIM FEED AND FUEL CO.
HAY, GRAIN, FEEDS, POULTRY SUPPLIES, FERTILIZERS, WOOD, COAL, SPRAYS AND INSECTICIDES.
Public Weight Masters
242 W. Center St.
Phone 317 Anaheim, California
RANCH SUPPLIES
FERTILIZER FOR SALE—Dairy, 9 cents foot. Chicken 8 cents foot. Route No. 12, Box 263, Los Angeles.
FOR SALE—3 pedigree New Zealand does, 1 buck, also hutch. After 5 p.m. at 217 W. Elm.
FOR SALE—2, 6 and 7 gallon Holstein cows, Jersey bull and 5 heifers, 7th house north of P. E. Sta., at Cypress, W. J. Rennie, P. O. Buena Park, R. No. 1.
FOR SALE—Muscat grapes, G. L. McWilliams, 1 1-2 mile north of Cypress.
WALLIS Tractor
R. T. CURTIS, Dealer for Orange-co.
735 North Lemon St. Phone 1063W Anaheim, Calif.
12 ACRES
13 year old apples and pears, to exchange for house and lot, or small business. This is no run down place, has a splendid crop now on the trees. See a sample of it in our window.
W. L. Morris Realty Co.
123 N. Los Angeles-St.
BEAUTIFUL HOMESITES WITH OIL POSSIBILITIES
We have five one acre tracts in bearing oranges. Close in with city gas, electricity and water. Beautiful palm trees in front. An ideal location for a home.
Leased to one of the largest oil companies for one-sixth royalty. Oil right goes with cash acre.
SIMPSON REALTY COMPANY
130 West Center Street
FOR SALE—Small house on large lot, 50x170 ft. Fullerton. Close in, $200 cash, balance $25 per month.
Price $2600. Write George Hays, General Delivery, Anaheim.
A REAL BUY
FOR $6-500.00
5 rooms and breakfast room, all large rooms, hardwood floors, 3 blocks from High school, small payment down, good terms on balance. This house has just been finished, and is strictly modern; we also have a beautiful home on Zeyn-st.at a bargain.
W. L. Morris Realty Co.
123 N. Los Angeles-St.
FOR SALE—Fine east front lot, Citron-st.Walnut trees,$1675.
East front, corner Illinois-st.$1850.Terms.
5-room house,fine shade,$4000.Terms.Inquire
BIGELOW
308 E.Center-st.
REAL BUYS
5 acres, 3 acres set out to 3-year-old oranges, 3-room house,screen porch, 2-story garage,tank house wind mill domestic well,electricity and gas.Just the place for a good Chicken Ranch Only $7,500;$1000 will handle,nicely located.
For Rent—6-room house,$50.
MURRAY REALTY Co.
227 E.Center St.Phone 926 Anaheim
$1000 LOTS ALTA VISTA PLACE
WALLIS Tractor
R. T. CURTIS, Dealer for Orange-co.
735 North Lemon St. Phone 1063W Anaheim, Calif.
Watch this list for real Bargains
1 used Fordson tractor $175
1 used Cletrac tractor $300
1 used Chev. roadster $300
J. McINNES
CASH BUYER OF VALENCIA ORANGES
Plant Opp Santa Fe Depot, Orangr Phones.
Office 50 Delivery Dept. 719 Evenings 14 or 570-R
PANTOMIME by J. H. Striebel
MURRAY REALTY Co.
227 E. Center St.
Phone 926 Anaheim
$1000 LOTS ALTA VISTA PLACE
LOST AND FOUND
LOST—From ranch corner Katella and Brookhurst one bluish-gray and one white horse. Phone Santa Ana 170-1-W.
BLUNDER CORRECTED
When driving, the ball should be directly in front of the player. If he stands too far behind the ball the club will hit the ball at an upward angle and the shot will not be true to his calculation for the drive.